Hemostasis and thrombosis in obstetrics & gynecology / Michael J. Paidas ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Paidas, Michael J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Blood coagulation disorders in pregnancy.

Women--Diseases.

Women.

Hemostasis.

Thrombosis.

Pregnancy--Complications.

Pregnancy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (234 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, U.K. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Reproductive hemostasis: A global approach to a global challenge A hemostatic change in women through their reproductive lifetime is emerging as an issue of global importance. No wonder, as obstetric hemorrhage remains a major cause of maternal mortality in both developed and developing countries. Thrombophilias and pulmonary embolisms are a threat to maternal and fetal well-being. Hemostasis and Thrombosis in Obstetrics & Gynecology provides a framework for assessing and managing hemostatic disorders in women. Written by an international team, it provides globally applicable

Contents:

Hematologic changes in pregnancy

Red cell disorders

Hemolytic disease of the newborn

Maternal and fetal thrombocytopenia

Inherited and acquired thrombophilia in obstetrics

Anticoagulant therapy during pregnancy and gynecology

Inherited bleeding disorders in obstetrics

Inherited bleeding disorders in gynecology

Postpartum hemorrhage

Disseminated intravascular coagulation

Transfusion of blood and blood products in obstetrics.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-84949-2

9786612849497

1-4443-2833-6

1-4443-2834-4

OCLC:

680315499