Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023!
Reflecting the trusted expertise of Dr. John B. West and Dr. Andrew M. Luks,
West’s Pulmonary Pathophysiology: The Essentials,
Tenth Edition
offers accessible explanations of disease processes that affect the respiratory system. This best—selling companion to
West’s Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials,
11th Edition, has served generations of students and practitioners who work with respiratory patients, presenting vital knowledge in a concise, straightforward manner that’s easy to understand.
Building on this legacy of success, the tenth edition is updated throughout with the latest clinical perspectives, new images, clinical vignettes, and enhanced USMLE—style review questions to help students excel in today’s changing healthcare practice.
UPDATED!
Clinical Vignettes
with open—ended questions
demonstrate the real—world application of basic science and strengthen students’ self—assessment.
UPDATED! Radiographs, CT images, and color histopathologic sections
clarify diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
UPDATED! USMLE—style multiple—choice questions,
with answers, at the end of each chapter reveal areas requiring further study and boost students’ test—taking confidence.
Clinical features/notes boxes
provide efficient, bulleted review for key diseases.
End—of—chapter
Key Concepts
reviews
reinforce essential chapter information at a glance.
Appendices
provide fast access to symbols, units, and normal values; further readings; and answers to multiple—choice and Clinical Vignette questions.
Online video lectures
, available via YouTube, engage students in the material and clarify challenging textbook concepts.