Practical Hemostasis and Thrombosis Hardcover - 2017 - 1st Edition

From the rear cover

Many advances have been made in the field of thrombosis and haemostasis since the publication of the second edition of this book. This thoroughly revised third edition of Practical Hemostasis and Thrombosis encompasses the major progress in the understanding of the genetics and molecular biology, new drugs and treatment regimens available, and updated content on direct oral anticoagulants, acquired inhibitors of coagulation, and thrombotic microangiopathies.

Designed as a practical, succinct guide, for quick reference by clinicians with everyday questions, this title guides the reader through the range of approaches available for diagnosis, management, or prevention of hemorrhagic and thrombotic diseases or disorders.

The initial chapters of this book cover the basics of haemostasis including key principles, laboratory tests, molecular genetic tests, platelet function tests and how to evaluate the bleeding patient. The chapters then address the practice of clinical haemostasis and thrombosis, focusing on diseases and disorders including hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease, inherited coagulation defects, platelet defects, venous thromboembolism, arterial thrombosis and anticoagulation. The latter chapters cover the interface of hematology with other clinical specialities such as surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, intensive care, cardiology, hepatology, renal medicine, oncology and transfusion medicine.

This book:

• Provides essential practical management for all those working in the field of hemostasis and thrombosis
• Includes new chapters on direct oral anticoagulants and, acquired inhibitors of coagulation
• Covers in a clear and succinct format, the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of thrombotic and haemostatic disorders
• Follows templated chapter formats for rapid referral, including key points and summary boxes, and further reading
• Highlights controversial issues and provides advice for everyday questions encountered in the clinic

This practical guide is an invaluable resource for all trainee and practicing hematologists and provides all the information necessary to understand the clotting mechanisms, as well as how to prevent, diagnose, and treat bleeding and clotting disorders.

Praise for earlier editions

"I would heartily recommend this attractively presented book to every coagulation laboratory and every haematologist."
Royal College of Pathologists, 1 April 2011