Understanding Pathophysiology Sixth Edition

Master the important pathophysiology concepts you need to know with the most engaging
and reader-friendly text available. Filled with vibrant illustrations and complemented by online
resources that bring pathophysiology concepts to life, Understanding Pathophysiology, 6th
Edition continues its tradition of delivering the most accurate information on treatments,
manifestations, and mechanisms of disease across the lifespan, giving you the fundamental
knowledge needed to move forward in your nursing education and career. New additions
include a new chapter on epigenetics, new content on rare diseases, a separate chapter for
male and female reproductive alterations, streamlined features, simplified language, and fully
updated information throughout.
 Introduction to Pathophysiology in the front matter section provides intro to the subject of
pathophysiology and explains why it is important.
 Consistent presentation helps readers better distinguish pathophysiology, clinical
manifestations, and evaluation and treatment for each disease.
 More than 1,000 high-quality illustrations vividly depict clinical manifestations and cellular
mechanisms underlying diseases.
 Lifespan coverage details age-specific conditions affecting pediatric, adult, and aging
patients in depth.
 Algorithms throughout the text clarify disease progression.
 Risk Factor boxes alert readers to important safety considerations associated with specific
diseases.
 Health Alert boxes highlight new developments in biologic research, diagnostic studies,
preventive care, treatments, and more.
 Quick Check boxes test readers’ retention of important chapter concepts.
 Geriatric Considerations boxes and Pediatric Considerations boxes highlight key
considerations for these demographics in relevant chapters.
 Did You Understand? sections provide a fast and efficient review of chapter content.
o Chapter outlines help readers find specific information with ease.
Description
o Chapter introductions explain why chapter content is important and how it fits into a
broader health care context.
o Key terms are bolded throughout the text for fast, easy reference.
o Glossary of selected terms familiarizes readers with the most difficult or important
terminology.
o Additional online resources on Evolve companion website offers access to animations,
review questions, key terms matching exercises, and more.
o NEW! Chapter on Epigenetics gives students knowledge and insight into key processes
that influence normal and abnormal cell growth and development.
o NEW! Streamlined tables and flowcharts make information easier to access.
o NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest clinical findings and research
across the full spectrum of pathophysiology.
o NEW! Additional content on rare diseases gives students a more comprehensive
understanding of conditions that affect the human body.
o NEW! Division of Alterations of the Reproductive Systems chapter will now cover male
and female reproductive systems in separate chapters.
o NEW! 25 additional illustrations bring key concepts to life.