Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Bys: Warkentin, Theodore E. and Greinacher, Andreas

Taking stock of advances in clinical recognition, laboratory testing, and pharmacologic therapy as well as basic aspects of pathogenesis, the Third Edition of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia reinforces its standing as the leading guide to accurate diagnosis and effective management of this complex condition. Featuring added chapters on bivalirudin and pediatric heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), this reference also updates all 20 chapters of the previous edition to regard anew such topics as management of HIT using direct thrombin inhibitors and the special problems of renal failure and cardiac surgery in HIT patients.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824756258
• ISBN13: 9780824756253
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 627 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.4" x 6.3"