Contributions

  • Kadir, Rezan A. - Contributor
  • Kouides, Peter A. - Contributor

Publication

2009 - Blackwell, Chichester, West Sussex, UK, England

Language

English

Word Count

48,000 words, Guess

Page Count

192 pages

Identifiers

and 5 more

Classifications

  • DDC616.1/57
  • LCCRC647.C55 L44 2009
  • LCCRC647.C55L44 2008

Description

The first book with a holistic approach to all aspects of care for women with inherited bleeding disorders. Inherited bleeding disorders have an adverse effect on the quality of life of afflicted women. Management of these women and their conditions is challenging and close collaboration between professionals in different specialties is needed. International experts and leaders of clinical research including hematologists, obstetrician-gynecologists, an anesthetist and those involved in patient advocacy show you how in this practical guide for clinicians. This book covers the gynecological and obstetric issues for: carriers of hemophilia; women with von Willebrand's disease; rare bleeding disorders and, inherited platelet disorders. This book includes recent advances in the field and explores areas for future research. The women's perspective and the efforts of advocacy groups are also discussed in the final chapter. These features make this book a unique, comprehensive and multi-disciplinary resource.

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  • Inherited bleeding disorders in womenBlackwell2009-01-01
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