Antiphospholipid Syndrome Handbook [Paperback]

Maria L. Bertolaccini (Author), Oier Ateka-Barrutia (Author), Munther A. Khamashta (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 18, 2010 | ISBN-10: 1846285224 | ISBN-13: 978-1846285226 | Edition: 1st Edition.

This book discusses the major clinical features of the antiphospholipid syndrome. It provides a quick, practical and reader-friendly reference for the different problems that might be encountered in clinical practice. Treatment is a major concern in an area where evidence-based medicine is sparse and there are chapters dedicated to diagnosis from a laboratory point of view. Further chapters focus on subjects including pregnancy management, arterial thrombosis and prognosis. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of this disease, the primary readership groups are general and internal medicine physicians and sub-specialties, including rheumatologists, hematologists, cardiovascular physicians, and obstetricians, among others.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: “This is a wonderful quick reference covering all of the most relevant topics of antiphospholipid syndrome in clinical practice. I have already started to use this book in my clinic … . Wonderfully written, the book will be an excellent learning tool for both medicine residents and rheumatology fellows. … The best quality of this book is its brief treatment of all aspects of this complicated disease.” (Rebecca R. Brinker, Doody’s Review Service, August, 2010)

From the Back Cover

Antiphospholipid Syndrome Handbook presents the major clinical features of antiphospholid syndrome, or Hughes’ Syndrome,  discussing diagnosis, treatment and management of the illness, in a handy short practical book.  Bringing together the various areas of specialization that may encounter antiphospholipid syndrome, a section on clinical features focuses on various organs in turn, explaining how antiphospholipid syndrome may be manifested in the organ in question.  Furthermore, guidance on antiphospholipid syndrome in pregnancy and pediatric antiphospholipid syndrome is included. This reader-friendly, quick pocket-reference is a useful guide to clinicians from general and internal medicine disciplines, and in particular to specialists in rheumatology, hematology, cardiovascular medicine, neurology, nephrology, dermatology, chest medicine and obstetrics. Munther A. Khamashta, MD, FRCP, PhD is Senior Lecturer, Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ School of Medicine and Honorary Consultant Physician, , Rayne Institute, St Thomas’ Hospital, London, UK.  He is a world leader in antiphospholipid syndrome, having worked in the field for over 20 years. Maria L. Bertolaccini, MD, PhD is Lecturer based at Lupus Research Unit, The Rayne Institute, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, UK and is the Managing Editor of the Lupus Journal. Oier Ateka-Barrutia, MD is based at the Hospital de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.  He has also worked alongside Dr Khamashta and Dr Bertolaccini as an overseas clinical fellow at the Lupus Research Unit, The Rayne Institute, St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, UK.

Product Details

• Paperback: 103 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st Edition. edition (February 18, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1846285224
• ISBN-13: 978-1846285226
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,604,395 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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