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Author:   Pier Luigi Meroni
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   4.277kg
ISBN:  

9783319357102

ISBN 10:   3319357107
Pages:   267
Publication Date:   23 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

​ Foreword.- Preface.- 1 APS: Introductory notes.- 2 Immunology and Genetics of APS.- 3 The paradox of the lupus anticoagulant.- 4 The pathogenic mechanism(s) for APS-mediated thrombosis.- 5 The pathogenic mechanism(s) for APS-mediated pregnancy loss.- 6 Classification criteria.- 7 Non-classification criteria.- 8 Obstetric APS.- 9 APS and the nervous system.- 10 APS and renal involvement.- 11 Non-thrombotic hematologic manifestations in APS.- 12 Heart and APS.- 13 Skin and APS.- 14 Additional organs involved in APS (eye, ENT, GI, endocrine).- 15 Treatment of thrombosis.- 16 Treatment of pregnancy complications.- 17 Asymptomatic carries of APS.- 18 New treatments.- 19 Secondary APS.- 20   Catastrophic APS.

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From the book reviews: The purpose is to provide an overview of this very difficult subject that will benefit bench researchers as well as bedside clinicians. The book would serve any audience who wants to know more about antiphospholipid syndrome. ... This is an excellent, up-to-date overview of antiphospholipid syndrome. It will serve as a handy tool to get more information on the topic. (Dany V. Thekkemuriyil, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2015)

From the book reviews: The purpose is to provide an overview of this very difficult subject that will benefit bench researchers as well as bedside clinicians. The book would serve any audience who wants to know more about antiphospholipid syndrome. ... This is an excellent, up-to-date overview of antiphospholipid syndrome. It will serve as a handy tool to get more information on the topic. (Dany V. Thekkemuriyil, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2015)

From the book reviews: “The purpose is to provide an overview of this very difficult subject that will benefit bench researchers as well as bedside clinicians. The book would serve any audience who wants to know more about antiphospholipid syndrome. … This is an excellent, up-to-date overview of antiphospholipid syndrome. It will serve as a handy tool to get more information on the topic.” (Dany V. Thekkemuriyil, Doody’s Book Reviews, February, 2015)

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