Practical Hemostasis and Thrombosis

This practical guide provides all the information necessary tounderstand the clotting mechanisms, as well as how to prevent, diagnose, and treat bleeding and clotting disorders. PracticalHemostasis and Thrombosis has been updated to reflect all theimportant advances made since the first edition. It includes anin-depth description of platelet abnormalities and disseminatedintravascular coagulation, as well as covering the laboratory andmolecular biological tests needed for the diagnosis of bleeding andclotting disorders. Clinicians will find useful advice for everyday questions ineach specialty area as the book describes hemorrhagic andthrombotic problems in cardiology, neurology, hepatology, nephrology, oncology, obstetrics, pediatrics, intensive care andtransfusion medicine.
An invaluable resource for all hematologists, traineehematologists preparing for examinations and clinicians this bookshould be kept close at hand for frequent consultation