Chapter 1 Concept of Disease
A Historical Perspective on Disease
A General Introduction to Disease
Health
Disease as States of Adaptation
Disease Etiology, Pathogenesis and Outcome
Etiology
Causative Factors
Predisposing Factors
Precipitating Factors
Pathogenesis
General Rule for Pathogenesis of Diseases
Fundamental Mechanisms for Diseases
Outcome
Complete Recovery
Incomplete Recovery
Death
Prevention of Diseases
Evidence-based Practice and Practice Guidelines of Disease
Chapter 2 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance and Imbalance ..
Body Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Volume, Distribution and Composition of Body Fluids
Total Fluid Volume
Body Fluid Distribution
Body Fluid Composition
Osmolality of the Body Fluids
Mechanisms for Regulating Body Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Thirst
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
The Natriuretic Peptide Family
The Guanylin Family
Disorders of Water and Sodium Metabolism
Hyponatremia
Hypovolemic Hyponatremia
Hypervolemic Hyponatremia
Normovolemic Hyponatremia
Hyperuatremia
Hypovolemic Hypematremia
Hypervolemic Hypernatremia
Normovolemic Hypernatremia
Disorders of Water and Sodium Metabolism with A Normal Serum Sodium Concentration ..
Isotonic Dehydration
Edema
Disorders of Potassium Metabolism
Potassium Homeostasis
Potassium Content and Distribution
Maintenance of Potassium Balance
Potassium Function
Hypokalemia
Etiology and Pathogenesis
Alterations of Metabolism and Function
Hyperkalemia
Etiology and Pathogenesis
Alterations of Metabolism and Function
Pathophysiological Basis of Prevention and Treatment
Disorders of Magnesium Metabolism
Magnesium Homeostasis
Hypomagnesemia
Etiology and Pathogenesis
Alterations of Metabolism and Function
Principles of Treatment
Hypermagnesemia
Etiology and Pathogenesis
Alterations of Metabolism and Function
Pathophysiological Basis of Prevention and Treatment
Disorders of Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism
Calcium and Phosphorus Homeostasis
Function of Calcium and Phosphorus
Hypocalcemia
Etiology and Pathogenesis
Alterations of Metabolism and Function
Pathophysiological Basis of Prevention and Treatment
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Chapter 3 Acid-Base Balance and Disturbances
Chapter 4 Hypoxia
Chapter 5 Fever
Chapter 6 Cell Signaling in Diseases
Chapter 7 Cell Proliferation,Differentiation,Apoptosis and the Related Diseases
Chapter 8 Stress and Stress-related Diseases
Chapter 9 Coagulation-anticoagulation Balance and Disorders of Hemostatic System
Chapter 10 Shock
Chapter 11 Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
Chapter 12 Heart Failure
Chapter 13 Respiratory Failure
Chapter 14 Hepatic Failure
Chapter 15 Renal Insufficiency
Chapter 16 Brain Dysfunction
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