Description
The only book that concisely integrates the most important concepts in biochemistry and physiology with the core material necessary to master pathology! It eases the transition from basic science to clinical medicine with a heavy emphasis on problem solving. Unique aspects include...a thorough integration of laboratory medicine throughout * coverage of physical diagnosis * and a review of the chief signs and symptoms at the beginning of each chapter on systems pathology.
Integrates laboratory medicine relevant to pathology by reviewing predictive value theory, blood-gas interpretation, pulmonary function testing, urinalysis, electrophoresis, body fluid analysis, and more. Sets off information in boxes.Highlights the importance of the physical diagnosis and the results of cardiac, respiratory, and other examinations.
Offers case studies and discussions to correlate laboratory medicine issues with common diseases.Reviews signs and symptoms at the beginning of each systems pathology chapter.
Uses many tables to clearly illustrate disease processes, clinical correlations, and comparisons between closely related disorders.Provides schematics of central nervous system bleeds, congenital and acquired heart disease, red blood cell/white blood cell abnormalities, and others--allowing the reader to visualise key concepts.
Prepares the reader for USMLE Step 1 exams and for clinical rotations.
