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Prepare your students for success in their future careers with Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4th Edition.
Clear, engaging, and student-friendly, this trusted text delivers essential disease-related content alongside a strong foundation in the science needed by students in nursing, physician assistant, pharmacology, advanced health sciences, and medicine.
Taking an exploratory approach to pathophysiology, the book connects normal body function with the physiological changes that occur due to disease. It offers concise yet comprehensive coverage of how the body works—both in health and in illness.
The Fourth Edition builds on the book’s highly regarded art program and popular “Understanding” feature, adding summary concept boxes after each section for quick review. A robust suite of flexible learning resources—including a Study Guide, over 40 advanced 3D animations, PrepU, and Lippincott’s CoursePoint—gives students all the tools they need to master the content and thrive in their studies.










