ENGLISH

Platelets in Hematologic and Cardiovascular Disorders: A Clinical Handbook

By Valentin Fuster , Paolo Gresele , Jose A. Lopez , Clive P. Page , Jos Vermylen

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
0521881153, 9780521881159, 9780511379130
LCC
QP97 .P584 2008
Open Library ID
OL10438347M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9933273 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
526\526
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

A rapid increase in our understanding of the biology of platelets and their role in disease in recent years has been paralleled by increasing successes with established platelet-modifying therapies in many clinical conditions. This text focuses on the clinical role of platelets in a wide variety of hematologic, cardiovascular and other disorders, providing a practical, clinically relevant handbook for all clinicians and researchers interested in platelets and their role in disease. Covering platelet physiology, bleeding disorders, thrombotic disorders and antithrombotic therapy. Chapters cover all the conventional and less conventional aspects of platelet involvement in disease, with an emphasis on recent clinical developments. Clear take home messages have been included in each chapter to aid clinical practice. With contributions from leading experts across three continents, Platelets in Hematologic and Cardiovascular Disorders is an up-to-date, well illustrated, practical resource for everyone involved in clinical practice with platelet disorders.

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