Pathophysiology

Author: Wu Qixia
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Publish Date: 2003-07-02
Features: The original name of this textbook was "Pathophysiology," and it was renamed "Pathophysiology" for the second edition. As a teaching material, it draws on the experiences and content of various editions of pathophysiology from both domestic and international sources, enriches the new knowledge of medical and biological sciences, and is newly structured based on the main content of the pathophysiology course, which focuses on the common patterns and fundamental mechanisms of disease occurrence and development. The book consists of twenty-two chapters, divided into five parts: the beginning is the introduction and general overview of disease occurrence and development; the first part is cellular and molecular pathophysiology (Chapters 2 to 6); the second part is systemic and holistic pathophysiology (Chapters 7 to 14); the third part is organ system pathophysiology (Chapters 15 to 22). This textbook is approximately 700,000 words, written by 22 pathophysiology experts and 3 clinical medicine experts. It is primarily intended for the teaching needs of undergraduate students, master's students, seven-year medical students, and junior college students in medical schools. It can also serve as a reference book for resident physicians and junior medical researchers.