Martin R. Howard,
Peter J Hamilton
Elsevier Health Sciences
e druk, 2013
9780702051395
Haematology
An Illustrated Colour Text
Specificaties
Paperback, blz.
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Engels
Elsevier Health Sciences |
2013
ISBN13: 9780702051395
Rubricering
Onderdeel van serie
Illustrated Colour Text
Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Gratis verzonden
Samenvatting
2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Internal Medicine category!
This textbook on haematology in the Illustrated Colour Text series is suitable for medical students, junior doctors and others needing a concise and practical introduction to the subject.Concise and manageable coverage of the major blood diseases and their treatmentDoes not overload the reader with science, unlike some competing booksFocus is on the haematology patient and on the practical aspects of the subjectMakes use of the attractive features of the ICT series - double page spreads, lots of colour illustrations, summary boxes
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780702051395
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Uitgever:Elsevier Health Sciences
Serie:Illustrated Colour Text
Inhoudsopgave
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY<br>The bone marrow<br>Red cells<br>Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils and monocytes<br>Lymphocytes<br>The spleen<br>Haemostasis<br><br>THE HAEMATOLOGY PATIENT<br>History taking<br>Examining the patient<br>Laboratory haematology I - Blood and bone marrow<br>Laboratory haematology II - Coagulation and the acute phase response<br><br>ANAEMIA<br>Introduction and classification. Iron deficiency anaemia<br>Megaloblastic anaemia. Haemolytic anaemiaI - General features and inherited disorders<br>Haemolytic anaemia II - Acquired disorders<br>The thalassaemias<br>Sickle cell syndromes. Anaemia of chronic disorders<br><br>LEUKAEMIA<br>Introduction<br>Acute myeloid leukaemia<br>Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia<br>Chronic myeloid leukaemia<br>Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia<br>Other leukaemias<br>The myelodysplastic syndromes<br>Aplastic anaemia<br>Chemotherapy and related treatments<br>Stem cell transplantation<br><br>LYMPHOMA AND MYELOMA<br>Hodgkin's lymphoma<br>Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Myeloma<br><br>MYELOPROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS<br>Polycythaemia<br>Essential thrombocythaemia and myelofibrosis<br><br>HAEMOSTASIS AND THROMBOSIS<br>Thrombocytopenia. Disorders of platelet function and vascular purpuras. Haemophilia<br>Von Willebrand's disease and other inherited coagulation disorders<br>Acquired disorders of coagulation<br>Thrombophilia. anticoagulation and thrombolytic therapy<br><br>BLOOD TRANSFUSION<br>Blood groups and blood testing<br>clinical practice<br><br>SPECIAL SITUATIONS<br>The immunosuppressed patient<br>Pregnancy<br>Paediatric haematology<br>Systemic disease<br>The developing world. Palliative Care.<br><br>RECENT ADVANCES IN HAEMATOLOGY<br>Molecular biology. Potential advances in treatment<br><br>PRATCIAL PROCEDURES<br>Venepuncture and venous access<br>Bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy