Newly revised, the fourth edition of this text features the most critical and current “need to know” pathophysiology content providing the science foundation needed. Designed to present students with essential concepts of disease processes and altered health states, this book is ideal for both discrete and integrated pathophysiology courses. The fourth edition continues to build on the extremely successful art program and the 'Understanding' feature which depicts physiologic processes and phenomena, presenting them in sequential chunks for easier learning. This edition will incorporate Clinical Features illustrations that depict patients with disorders, designed to help students visualize manifestations of disease states.