Overview
Not too long ago, it was thought that inflammation of blood vessels was the sole manifestation of systemic autoimmune diseases. Today, however, we know that disorders of coagulation, injuries to both neutrophils and endothelial cells, and certain lipids and amino acids are all intricately involved in the development of vascular disease. How are all these processes linked? What strategies can we employ or develop to halt the progression of vascular damage? What are the best ways to control acute vasculitis and vasospasm therapeutically? What are the risks and benefits of various strategies for the prevention of clotting? How soon should we initiate preventive strategies that protect blood vessels from arteriosclerosis in people with acute rheumatic diseases? What should be the nature of those strategies?Vascular Manifestations of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases provides answers to all these questions. Ronald Asherson, Richard Cervera,Steven B. Abramson, Jean-Charles Piette, and Douglas Triplett- all international experts in the field-have assembled a collection of works that provide a comprehensive analysis of vascular irregularities. Now that most individuals survive the onset of acute systemic autoimmune diseases and live for decades more, halting the long-term attack on vasculature is increasingly important. Vascular Manifestations of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases not only describes the clinical symptoms of vascular diseases; it also covers in one volume the many mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of these disorders and addresses the newest treatments available for them.
Full Product Details
Author: Ronald A. Asherson ,
Ricard Cervera ,
Douglas A. Triplett ,
Steven B. Abramson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 3.70cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 1.310kg
ISBN: 9780849313356
ISBN 10: 084931335
Pages: 622
Publication Date: 25 January 2001
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
This book integrates the current understanding in the field of the biology underlying these varied vasculitic syndromes with their clinical presentations and the therapeutic strategies used to treat them. - Deborah Jane Lenschow, MD, PhD, Washington University School of Medicine, Doody's Notes
""This book integrates the current understanding in the field of the biology underlying these varied vasculitic syndromes with their clinical presentations and the therapeutic strategies used to treat them."" - Deborah Jane Lenschow, MD, PhD, Washington University School of Medicine, Doody's Notes
Author Information
Ronald A. Asherson, Ricard Cervera
