ABC of Clinical Haematology (ABC Series) 5th Edition

Description

An essential guide and introduction to clinical haematology and to the treatment and management of common blood related disorders

Extensively revised, this 5th Edition of ABC of Clinical Haematology covers all aspects of contemporary haematology, providing the basic science behind the disease and diagnostic aspects, along with up-to-date management of the disorders. The text assumes little prior haematology knowledge, enabling clear understanding by non-experts, including medical students and nurses. Generous usage of full color illustration, plus text boxes to highlight important learning points, enable more efficient reader comprehension.

ABC of Clinical Haematology includes:

• Iron deficiency anaemia, macrocytic anaemia, hereditary anaemias, polycythaemia vera, essential thrombocythaemia, and myelofibrosis
• Chronic myeloid leukaemia, acute leukaemias, lymphoma, stem cell transplantation, cellular therapies, adult myelodysplastic syndrome, and myeloma
• Bleeding disorders, thrombosis, anticoagulation, , and paediatric haematology, platelet disorders
• Amyloidosis, with focus a on systemic light chain amyloidosis, and haematological emergencies
• New tests, treatments, and management solutions that are now available for certain conditions, especially common blood related disorders

With contributions from leading experts in their respective fields, ABC of Clinical Haematology, Fifth Edition provides an ideal reference for primary care practitioners and other healthcare professionals working with patients who have blood related problems.