Clinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple

MASTER CLINICAL UNDERSTANDING WITH THIS UPDATED EDITION OF CLINICAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MADE RIDICULOUSLY SIMPLE! EVEN IF YOU HAVE THE PREVIOUS EDITION, THIS EXTENSIVE UPDATE WILL BRING YOU TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF MEDICINE! A few tiny specimens of what you can expect in this completely revised edition: - Newly revised Cardiovascular System with latest treatments and brand new topics such as Bendopnea, Chest X-Ray and Echocardiogram Findings in Heart Failure, HFpEF & HFrEF, Newest Treatments for Valvular Disorders Including TAVR and TAVI, Distinctions within EKG/ECG Readings To “Up” Your Diagnosis Capabilities, Treatment of Tachyarrhythmias, Brand New Section on the Heart’s Vasculature: Angina and Myocardial Infarction Treatment, Knowing Your STEMI’s vs. NTEMI’s - Brand New Pulmonary System topics such as Diseases of Pulmonary Vasculature, Diagnostic Labs and Imaging Analysis, MECHANICAL VENTILATION, Extensive Understanding to Lung Auscultation - Newly updated Renal System topics such as Urinalysis, Greater Depth to Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acid/Base Pathophysiology Understanding - Newly added depth to GI lab readings and imaging, new topics related to Hepatorenal Syndrome and Hepatic Encephalopathy - Newly added Endocrinology Section on monitoring LFT’s and CBC while on endocrine related medications and BRAND NEW section on Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus - Newly Added Hematologic Disorders, their treatments, and updated treatments to previously discussed Hematologic Disorders - Completely new facelift to EVERYTHING Neurology - New updated section on diagnostics and Immunosuppressive/Immunomodulatory Drugs in Rheumatologic Disorders - Newly added section on diagnostics and treatment for Prostate Cancer Provides a conceptual overview of pathophysiology, mechanisms of disease, and clinical reasoning hand-in-hand in a brief, clear, highly practical book designed to ease the transition from the basic sciences to the clinical years. Particularly useful in the transition from the second to the third year of medical school, but also very helpful to nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care professionals. Shows the clinical relevance of the basic sciences through overall principles and understanding. Companion Digital Download of Differential Diagnosis program (Win/Mac), showing the interpretation of common lab tests and patient symptoms and signs. Available on MedMaster's website.   Companion Digital Download of Differential Diagnosis program (Win/Mac), showing the interpretation of common lab tests and patient symptoms and signs. Excellent Board Review (USMLE Step 1, NCLX-RN, PANCE/PANRE) REVIEWS "There are very few books that successfully walk the fine line between information overload and gross oversimplification. Berkowitz's Clinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple manages to pull it off admirably well and will be a welcome change for scores of overwhelmed medical students." David E. Newman-Toker, MD, Director, Student Clerkships in Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine "If you read one book during your preclinical years, read this! I've yet to come across a more clear and concise introduction to clinical pathophysiology. This book is a solid foundation for medical, nursing, and pharmacy students who want to understand human disease and treatments from first principles. I recommend it to anyone who aspires to take great care of their patients." Andrew D. Levin, MD/PhD candidate, Harvard Medical School " A thorough and insightful approach to basic pathophysiology, this book helps its readers develop a strong conceptual foundation of 'how' and 'why' disease happens, a skill that will far outlast memorization done for the boards and even provide a great review for residents and attending physicians." Aarti Sekhar, MD, PGY-2, Radiology, Beth Israel Hospital "This is absolutely brilliant -- things have never been more clear. It's everything you were supposed to learn in 1st year but didn't quite get, and everything in 2nd year you need for the boards. This is the most clear, well organized review text for the boards I've every seen!" Jasmine Pedroso, 2nd Year Medical Student, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine