Pathophysiology

Author: Qian Ruizhe
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This textbook is compiled based on the teaching syllabus of pathophysiology and the teaching practices of the Department of Pathophysiology at Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University (formerly Shanghai Medical University) in recent years. It aims to concisely and clearly explain the fundamental theories of pathophysiology while reflecting the ideological, scientific, advanced, and inspirational nature of the textbook, especially its practicality. To this end, the content of this edition has been carefully selected and supplemented. For example, edema is introduced in the chapter on water and electrolyte metabolism disorders, two new chapters on aging and multiple organ failure have been added, and each chapter is appropriately supplemented with recent developments. The content of this book mainly includes an introduction and an overview of diseases, basic pathophysiological processes such as water and electrolyte disorders, acid-base balance disorders, hypoxia, fever, shock, etc., as well as the pathophysiology of various organ systems.