Understanding
pathophysiology is the first step toward clinical medicine. This
book presents the most important mechanisms of how disease
develops in nearly 200 vivid color plates accompanied by clear text.
Every double page, with text on the left and pictures on the right,
gives a rapid and complete overview of its topic.

The contents
are organized systematically and a color-coded thumb index makes it
easy to navigate through the book. Where necessary for clarity, the
basics of physiology are explained again.

Numerous clinical
references illustrate the...