2015 LWW Medical and Health Professions Education Catalogue

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Pulmonary Pathophysiology: The Essentials Eighth Edition John B. West, MD, PhD University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA February 2012 / Softbound / 6 x 9 208 pp. / Approx. 78 Illus. / Approx. 3 Tables 978-1-4511-0713-5

BASIC SCIENCE

DESCRIPTION This companion monograph to West’s Respiratory Physiology covers normal respiratory function and focuses on the function of the diseased lung. Pulmonary Pathophysiology: The Essentials offers a concise overview of the diseased states of the lung, emphasizing structure and function. The Eighth Edition is updated to include new information on asthma therapies, new radiographs and micrographs, extended sections on infections and cancer, more thorough explanations for review questions, and a new summary appendix of equations with sample calculations. FEATURES f f NEW Extended explanations for review questions f f NEW Summary appendix of equations with sample calculations f f NEW Replacement radiographs and micrographs f f NEW Updated references f f Appendix of “References” for further reading f f Appendix of “Symbols, Units, and Normal Lab Values” for quick reference f f Chapter outlines and introductory text providing quick overviews for each chapter f f Clear, 2-color illustrations along with radiographs and micrographs illustrating key concepts and structures f f End-of-chapter “Key Concepts” and “Questions” f f Shaded highlight Key Point boxes

Part One: Lung Function Tests and What They Mean Part Two: Function of the Diseased Lung Part Three: Function of the Failing Lung Appendix A: Symbols, Units, and Normal Values Appendix B: Further Reading Appendix C: Answers to Chapter Questions Index TABLE OF CONTENTS

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