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OverviewThe first and only source to offer an all-encompassing approach to the pathogenesis and treatment of thrombocytopenic disorders, this book reviews current information concerning thrombocytopenia due to diminished platelet production and accelerated immunologic and nonimmunologic platelet clearance, as well as a detailed review of medications that cause this disorder. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Keith R. McCraePublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: CRC Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.590kg ISBN: 9780824725853ISBN 10: 0824725859 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 01 March 2006 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of ContentsTHROMBOCYTOPENIA DUE TO DIMINISHED PLATELET PRODUCTION. Overview and Biology of Platelet Production. Thrombopoietin: Biology, Clinical Studies, and Potential as a Therapeutic Agent. Inherited Thrombocytopenias. Miscellaneous Thrombocytopenias Due to Decreased Platelet Production. THROMBOCYTOPENIA DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLATELET DESTRUCTION. Overview of Platelet Clearance Mechanisms. Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Neonatal alloimmune Thrombocytopenia. Thrombotic Microangiopathies: TTP and HUS. Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy. Platelet Transfusion: Indications and Adverse EffectsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |