Textbook of Small Animal Pathophysiology: Your Comprehensive Guide
This book provides a complete and accessible overview of disease mechanisms and pathophysiological consequences in the field of small animal medicine. The text focuses on the relationship between pathophysiology and disease of any etiology to aid better diagnostics and targeted therapy.
Key Features
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Core Mechanisms: The book includes information on common pathological mechanisms, such as inflammation, sepsis and cytokine storm, fibrosis, degeneration, obesity, ischemia, hypoxia, cell death, apoptosis, necrosis, neoplasia, infection, ageing, and pain.
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Clinical Manifestations: It covers general clinical manifestations like abdominal enlargement, ataxia, cough, diarrhea, seizure, shock, syncope, and weight loss.
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Organ System Pathophysiology: It provides in-depth coverage of organ systems, including the cardiac system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, hepatobiliary system, urinary system, endocrine system, and nerve system.
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Practical Format: Core information such as diagnostic methods and therapeutic options is presented in tabular form, and clear full-color illustrations are featured throughout to aid in seamless reader comprehension.
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Improved Decision Making: This complete resource enables its readers to develop a clear understanding of how each disease works in order to improve decision making and patient outcomes.
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Broad Audience: It is essential reading for veterinary students and a highly useful reference for small animal clinicians.
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