With dynamic full-color illustrations and an easy-to-read writing style, Pathophysiology, 4th Edition explores the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, and treatment of disease. Each unit covers a specific body system and begins with an illustrated review of anatomy and normal physiology to prepare you for disease processes and abnormalities discussions. Coverage of the latest developments in pathophysiology and a wealth of student-friendly learning resources will help you understand all of the major degenerative, neoplastic, metabolic, immunologic and infectious diseases.

结合生动的全彩插图与易读的写作风格，本书第四版探讨了疾病的病原学、病因学、临床症状以及治疗措施。每一单元都介绍了一个特定的身体系统，并以解剖学和正常生理学复习开始，这为随后的发病过程和异常状态讨论做准备。本书介绍了病理生理学的最新进展，并且学生友好地学习资源将帮助您理解所有主要的退行性疾病、肿瘤性疾病、代谢性疾病、免疫性疾病以及感染性疾病。

* Highlighted Key Points focus you on the most important information. * Key Terms bolded within the text help you identify and understand new and important terms. * Key Questions for every chapter emphasize important concepts and develop critical thinking skills needed for practice. * Additional content on the Companion CD and the companion Evolve website provide more opportunities for learning with case study worksheets, additional exercises, animations, and much more. * Geriatric Considerations boxes discuss the age-related changes associated with each body system. * Frontiers in Research essays introduce each unit with an informative commentary on the history of scientific investigation, the current understanding, and potential future breakthroughs.

* Revised content includes the most current information and research on RNA molecules in cell function, guidelines, heart failure, alzheimers, and more to keep you at the cutting-edge of pathophysiology. * A new focus on general introductory principles and data measurement in clinical practice provides a solid beginning to pathophysiology study.