Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology is a typical interdisciplinary field and is recognized as the bridge between basic sciences and clinical medicine. It is the integrative science enabling understanding the causes and mechanisms underlying diseases, explains their clinical signs, evolution, and provides a rational background for appropriate preventive and therapeutic measures. The present book explains also the implications of cardiovascular, respiratory, hematologic, gastrointestinal, renal, bone and metabolic disorders for dentistry, and presents the main mechanisms involved in oral pathology, inflammation, fever, pain and electrolyte imbalances.