Hemophilia
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Hemophilia
Chapman & Hall, 1997
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Description
This book provides comprehensive information on the current status of the clinical and laboratory aspects of hemophilia. as relevant to the practising physician and those involved in providing care for hemophiliacs.
The international authorship gives the text world-wide relevance with contributors selected because of established pre-eminence in their specialist fields.
The book is divided into four sections: the basic science chapters provide an update account of the molecular basis of coagulation relevant to the subject and extend to cover in detail the molecular pathology of the hemophilias. Clinical practice outlines the diagnosis of hemophilia and the clinical approach to hemophiliac bleeding according to system, specific sections are then dedicated to treatment and the complications of treatment, and the psycho-social aspects of hemophilia.
Table of Contents
Section One - Understanding haemophilia
Haemophilia and other bleeding disorders - a historical background
Haemostatic mechanisms: why haemophiliacs bleed
The molecular defect in haemophilia A
The molecular defect in haemophilia B
The molecular defect in von Willebrand's disease
Section Two - The clinical features of haemophilia
Diagnosis of haemophilia A and B
The diagnosis of haemophilia A and B carriers and ante-natal diagnosis
Genetic counselling in haemophilia
Central and peripheral nervous system bleeding
Dental bleeding
Joint and muscle bleeding
Pseudotumors
Trauma and sports injuries
Visceral bleeding
Section Three - The treatment of haemophilia
Comprehensive haemophilia care
Principles of managing haemophiliac bleeding
Home therapy
Factor VIII concentrates
DDAVP
Factor IX concentrates
Inhibitors in haemophilia
Bleeding in the haemophilia carrier
Management of haemophilia during surgery
Complications of treatment
Infectious complications of blood products
Liver disease in haemophilia
HIV -1 infection in haemophilia
Non infectious complications of treatment
Safer clotting factor concentrates
Section Four - Psycho-social issues in haemophilia
The family and haemophilia
The cost of haemophilia care
Psychosocial services in haemophilia
Insurance in haemophilia
Haemophilia resource materials for patients, physicians and medical personnel.
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