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 links between theory and practice. The pocket atlas has been fully revised and updated for the third edition. It now
includes detailed information about malaria, energy metabolism, eating disorders, and obesity.