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116 lessons · 377 glossary terms · 429 practice questions — Covers Foundations of Pathophysiology, Inflammation, Immunity, Infection, and Healing and Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance, and 24 more chapters.

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Foundations of Pathophysiology4 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Pathophysiology and Disease Processes
  2. Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death
  3. Genetics, Epigenetics, and Developmental Disorders
  4. Stress, Nutrition, and Disease

Inflammation, Immunity, Infection, and Healing4 lessons

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  1. Inflammation and the Acute-Phase Response
  2. Tissue Repair and Wound Healing
  3. Altered Immunity, Hypersensitivity, and Autoimmunity
  4. Infection, Sepsis, and Host Response

Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance4 lessons

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  1. Body Fluids and Fluid Volume Disorders
  2. Sodium, Water, and Osmolality Disorders
  3. Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphate Disorders
  4. Acid-Base Balance and Compensation

Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders3 lessons

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  1. Hematopoiesis and Red Blood Cell Disorders
  2. White Blood Cell, Platelet, and Coagulation Disorders
  3. Neoplasia and Cancer Biology

Cardiovascular Disorders4 lessons

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  1. Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, and Vascular Disorders
  2. Ischemic Heart Disease and Acute Coronary Syndromes
  3. Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathies, and Valvular Disorders
  4. Dysrhythmias, Shock, and Perfusion Failure

Respiratory Disorders3 lessons

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  1. Ventilation, Perfusion, and Gas Exchange Disorders
  2. Obstructive and Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders
  3. Respiratory Infections, Pulmonary Vascular Disease, and Respiratory Failure

Renal and Urinary Disorders3 lessons

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  1. Renal Physiology and Acute Kidney Injury
  2. Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Replacement Concepts
  3. Glomerular, Tubular, Obstructive, and Urinary Disorders

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders4 lessons

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  1. Endocrine Regulation and Pituitary Disorders
  2. Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Calcium Disorders
  3. Diabetes Mellitus and Pancreatic Disorders
  4. Adrenal Disorders and Stress Hormones

Neurologic Disorders3 lessons

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  1. Neurologic Function, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Stroke
  2. Seizures, Neurodegenerative Disorders, and Demyelinating Conditions
  3. Neuromuscular Disorders, Pain, and Altered Consciousness

Gastrointestinal, Hepatic, and Pancreatic Disorders3 lessons

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  1. Gastrointestinal Inflammation, Obstruction, and Malabsorption
  2. Liver Disease, Portal Hypertension, and Hepatic Failure
  3. Gallbladder, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders

Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, and Reproductive Disorders4 lessons

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  1. Bone, Joint, Connective Tissue, and Muscle Disorders
  2. Integumentary Disorders, Burns, and Wound Complications
  3. Reproductive Disorders and Sexually Transmitted Infections
  4. Pregnancy-Related Pathophysiology and Developmental Considerations

Foundations of Disease Processes3 lessons

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  1. Core Concepts of Pathophysiology
  2. Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Manifestations
  3. Homeostasis, Risk Factors, and Prevention

Cellular Injury, Adaptation, and Death4 lessons

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  1. Cellular Adaptations
  2. Cell Injury and Its Causes
  3. Necrosis and Apoptosis
  4. Cellular Aging and Accumulations

Inflammation, Healing, and Immunity4 lessons

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  1. Acute Inflammation
  2. Chronic Inflammation
  3. Tissue Healing and Repair
  4. Altered Immune Function

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders3 lessons

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  1. Fluid Balance Disorders
  2. Electrolyte Imbalances
  3. Acid–Base Disorders

Neoplasia and Cancer3 lessons

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  1. Characteristics of Neoplasms
  2. Carcinogenesis
  3. Clinical Aspects of Cancer

Cardiovascular Pathophysiology5 lessons

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  1. Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease
  2. Hypertension
  3. Heart Failure
  4. Arrhythmias and Valvular Disease
  5. Shock

Respiratory Pathophysiology3 lessons

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  1. Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders
  2. Restrictive and Infectious Disorders
  3. Pulmonary Vascular and Acute Disorders

Renal and Urinary Pathophysiology3 lessons

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  1. Acute Kidney Injury
  2. Chronic Kidney Disease
  3. Urinary Tract Infections and Obstruction

Endocrine and Metabolic Pathophysiology3 lessons

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  1. Diabetes Mellitus
  2. Thyroid Disorders
  3. Adrenal and Pituitary Disorders

Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Pathophysiology3 lessons

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  1. Upper GI Disorders
  2. Lower GI Disorders
  3. Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreatic Disorders

Neurologic Pathophysiology3 lessons

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  1. Stroke and Increased Intracranial Pressure
  2. Seizure Disorders and Head Injury
  3. Neurodegenerative and Demyelinating Disorders

Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Pathophysiology3 lessons

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  1. Bone and Joint Disorders
  2. Muscular and Connective Tissue Disorders
  3. Skin Disorders

ELI Explains: Fluids, Electrolytes & Acid-Base Balance (book 1)12 lessons

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  1. Homeostasis: How the Body Stays Balanced
  2. Body Fluid Compartments
  3. Fluid Volume Deficit and Dehydration
  4. Fluid Volume Excess and Edema
  5. Sodium Disorders
  6. Potassium Disorders
  7. Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphate Disorders
  8. Acids, Bases, and pH
  9. Metabolic Acidosis and Metabolic Alkalosis
  10. Respiratory Acidosis and Respiratory Alkalosis
  11. Reading Basic Arterial Blood Gases
  12. Nursing Priorities and Emergency Warning Signs

ELI Explains: Cardiovascular Pathophysiology (book 2)12 lessons

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  1. The Heart, Blood Vessels, and Perfusion
  2. Cardiac Output and Blood Pressure
  3. Hypertension
  4. Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease
  5. Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
  6. Myocardial Infarction
  7. Heart Failure
  8. Dysrhythmias and Electrical Problems
  9. Valvular Heart Disease
  10. Peripheral Artery Disease
  11. Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Deep Vein Thrombosis
  12. Cardiogenic Shock and Reduced Perfusion

ELI Explains: Respiratory Pathophysiology (book 3)12 lessons

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  1. How Breathing and Gas Exchange Work
  2. Oxygenation Versus Ventilation
  3. Assessment of Respiratory Distress
  4. Asthma
  5. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  6. Pneumonia
  7. Pulmonary Edema
  8. Pulmonary Embolism
  9. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  10. Respiratory Failure
  11. Oxygen Delivery Devices
  12. Mechanical Ventilation Basics

High-yield review1 lesson

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  1. Pathophysiology — High-Yield Review