Hemostasis and thrombosis in obstetrics & gynecology (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010)
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Hematologic changes in pregnancy -- Red cell disorders -- Hemolytic disease of the newborn -- Maternal and fetal thrombocytopenia -- Inherited and acquired thrombophilia in obstetrics -- Anticoagulant therapy during pregnancy and gynecology -- Inherited bleeding disorders in obstetrics -- Inherited bleeding disorders in gynecology -- Postpartum hemorrhage -- Disseminated intravascular coagulation -- Transfusion of blood and blood products in obstetrics
Reproductive hemostasis: A global approach to a global challenge. A hemostatic change in women through their reproductive lifetime is emerging as an issue of global importance. No wonder, as obstetric hemorrhage remains a major cause of maternal mortality in both developed and developing countries. Thrombophilias and pulmonary embolisms are a threat to maternal and fetal well-being. Hemostasis and Thrombosis in Obstetrics & Gynecology provides a framework for assessing and managing hemostatic disorders in women. Written by an international team, it provides globally applicable guidelines for o