A new edition of a concise, comprehensive, and easy-to-read pocketbook that summarizes the latest clinical information on thrombotic and bleeding disorders
Bloombeck’s Essential Guide to Blood Coagulation concisely summarizes the latest clinical information on thrombotic and bleeding disorders, including the latest treatment strategies for key conditions and diseases. It covers the stable and acute phases of inherited and acquired bleeding and thrombotic disorders in adults, children, and the elderly. It also highlights laboratory tests that can help diagnose and identify the cause of bleeding and/or thrombosis in a patient.
The book is organized into four main sections, each of which includes numerous updates in this new edition. Section 1 introduces the reader to laboratory hemostasis and the physiology of hemostasis. Section 2 covers bleeding disorders, including a new chapter on bleeding disorders and aging. The third section discusses thromboembolic disorders, with a new chapter on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The final section addresses special issues in hemostasis, with new chapters on hemostasis in renal disease, liver disorders, and cancer, as well as updated information on thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
This edition of Blumbeck’s Essential Guide to Coagulation also includes updates on:
Hemostasis in COVID-19 and Vaccine-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT), a rare condition seen during the pandemic
Critical Bleeding in Various Clinical Situations and Hemostasis in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Platelet Disorders and Rare Deficiencies of Coagulation Factors, Cerebral Vein and Visceral Vein Thrombosis
Larger paradigm shifts in the treatment of inherited bleeding disorders since the last edition
Laboratory Issues in Hemostasis, Including Nomenclature and Sampling
Special Issues in Hemostasis in Pediatrics
Compact enough to fit in a coat pocket, Blumbeck’s Essential Guide to Coagulation is a valuable guide for all who treat patients to expand their knowledge of hemostatic disorders. This text fills the gap for residents, fellows, and specialist physicians who need quick access to up-to-date information.
