for the Health Professions
SIXTH EDITION
Robert J. Hubert, BS
Laboratory Coordinator
Iowa State University
Department of Animal Sciences
Ames, Iowa
Karin C. VanMeter, PhD
Lecturer (retired)
Iowa State University
Department of Biomedical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
Ames, Iowa
,Table of Contents
Cover image
Title Page
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Section I Pathophysiology: Background and Overview
1 Introduction to Pathophysiology
2 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
3 Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies
4 Pain
Section II Defense/Protective Mechanisms
5 Inflammation and Healing
6 Infection
, 7 Immunity
Section III Pathophysiology of Body Systems
8 Skin Disorders
9 Musculoskeletal System Disorders
Fractures
Bone Disease
Muscular Dystrophy
Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Arthritis
Consolidation
10 Blood and Circulatory System Disorders
11 Lymphatic System Disorders
12 Cardiovascular System Disorders
Heart
Atherosclerosis
Angina Pectoris (Ap)
Myocardial Infarction
Cardiac Dysrhythmias (Arrhythmias)