Know the how and why of common conditions—and assess them accurately—with the newly updated Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Visual, 3rd Edition .

Fully illustrated in the popular Made Incredibly Visual style, this essential guide offers easy-to-follow explanations for the causes and mechanisms of numerous common disorders, listing symptoms and indications for each. Use this as the perfect study guide for the NCLEX® or certification exam, to support class materials, and to absorb the pathophysiology principles every nurse needs to know.

Absorb the expert wisdom and insights of this invaluable guide . . .

• Walks you through the development stages of numerous diseases and disorders , illustrating their cellular process, symptoms, and effects on tissue and organs
• Explains cell parts and their functions , as well as cell division, adaptation, injury, and stress and disease
• Hundreds of photos, illustrations, and diagrams explaining key concepts and providing clear direction on how to recognize common conditions
• Supports accurate diagnosis and treatment – Common disorders for each major body system, such as:
  • Cardiovascular – Acute coronary syndromes, aortic aneurysms, cardiomyopathy
  • Respiratory – ARDS, asthma, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer
  • Neurologic – Alzheimer’s, cerebral aneurysm, migraine headaches
  • Gastrointestinal – Cholecystitis, cirrhosis, Crohn’s disease
  • Musculoskeletal – Carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated disk, osteoarthritis
  • Hematologic – Anemia, leukemia, sickle cell disease
  • Immune – AIDS, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritis
  • Endocrine – Adrenal hypofunction, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome
  • Renal – Acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis, pyelonephritis
  • Integumentary – Acne, burns, pressure ulcers
  • Reproductive – Breast, cervical, ovarian, and prostate cancer

• Special chapter features:
  • Vision Quest – End-of-chapter quizzes in the form of puzzles, riddles, and multiple-choice questions, to help you retain vital information
  • Risky business – Risk factors to be aware of while treating each condition
  • How it happens – The physiological process that creates a particular condition
  • What to look for – A list of symptoms for each condition
  • Age-old story – Discusses how a condition develops and presents, according to the patient’s age
  • Memory board - Visual tricks that help you remember vital concepts and key treatments