Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Fourth Edition

Review
…provide[s] in-depth coverage of the subject…Consultants in hematology as well as any clinician prescribing heparin therapy should be aware of the existence of this book.
-Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis (for previous edition)

…provides an excellent review of the newly discovered features in the pathogenisis of HIT…This is an excellent book regarding the syndrome of HIOT with updated information. This edition is a worthwhile replacement for the previous edition
…provide[s] in-depth coverage of the subject…Consultants in hematology as well as any clinician prescribing heparin therapy should be aware of the existence of this book.
—Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis (for previous edition)
Product Description
Although first reported in 1973, immune heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) remains one of the most potentially devastating and frequent adverse drug reactions encountered by physicians. This Fourth Edition reinforces its standing as the leading guide to the accurate diagnosis and management of HIT by identifying key signs and symptoms of this disorder and providing clear intervention strategies, including detailed information on treatment paradoxes and the use of alternative anticoagulants to manage these critical circumstances.

Book Info
McMaster Univ., Hamilton, Canada. Summarizes the past 25 years of research in the field. Themes: HIT should be considered a clinicopathologic syndrome, the importance of antibody-mediated activation of platelets and endothelium, and the inconstant nature of HIT: its variable frequency and clinical presentation. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.