Practical obstetric hematology

• Main Authors: Clark, Peter 1963-, Greer, I. A. 1958- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London New York 2006
• Subjects: Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic
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 In the last ten years there has been rapid expansion in the clinical interaction between hematologists and obstetricians, resulting in an increasing challenge to understand and manage the clinical manifestations of hemato-obstetric science. This book will assist in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions and provide the reader with a user-friendly, authoritative source of information that incorporates the best practice contained within internationally accepted guidelines. To assist the reader, chapters have a similar format that includes: pathophysiology; presentation; differential diagnosis; diagnostic tests; diagnostic difficulties; maternal complications; fetal complications; potential management complications; and implications for screening and future management. There are also tables summarizing the key points in diagnosis and management. Finally, there are sections on the likely impact of new blood component therapies, new anticoagulant therapies and developments in coagulation, as well as a preview of the issues relating to patient consent for therapy and screening for genetic disorders.A practical, reader-friendly book, this text will be an important resource for clinical staff involved in the management of pregnancy - from trainees in maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics, hematology and vascular medicine, to primary care practitioners involved in day-to-day maternity care, as well as midwifery staff and specialists in hematology, obstetrics and vascular medicine.