Hemostasis and Thrombosis in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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 obstetric hematology. The practical approach to clinical management includes: Hematologic changes in pregnancy Red cell disorders Platelet disorders Inherited and acquired thrombophilia Inherited bleeding disorders Postpartum hemorrhage Blood and bleeding disorders in women can be managed by obstetrician-gynecologists or hematologists, separately or together. Hemostasis and Thrombosis in Obstetrics & Gynecology provides specialists from both disciplines with the information necessary to manage their patients effectively.

Reproductive hemostasis: A global approach to a globalchallengeA hemostatic change in women through their reproductive lifetimeis emerging as an issue of global importance. No wonder, asobstetric hemorrhage remains a major cause of maternal mortality inboth developed and developing countries. Thrombophilias andpulmonary embolisms are a threat to maternal and fetalwell-being.Hemostasis and Thrombosis in Obstetrics & Gynecologyprovides a framework for assessing and managing hemostaticdisorders in women. Written by an international team, it providesglobally applicable guidelines for obstetric hematology. Thepractical approach to clinical management includes:* Hematologic changes in pregnancy* Red cell disorders* Platelet disorders* Inherited and acquired thrombophilia* Inherited bleeding disorders* Postpartum hemorrhageBlood and bleeding disorders in women can be managed byobstetrician-gynecologists or hematologists, separately ortogether. Hemostasis and Thrombosis in Obstetrics &Gynecology provides specialists from both disciplines with theinformation necessary to manage their patients effectively.

List of Contributors.Preface.Acknowledgments and Dedication.1 Hematologic Changes in Pregnancy (Michael J. Paidas &Nazli Hossain).2 Red Cell Disorders (Tahir S. Shamsi).3 Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (Tahir S. Shamsi, NazliHossain & Michael J. Paidas).4 Maternal and Fetal Thrombocytopenia (Michael J. Paidas& Nazli Hossain).5 Inherited and Acquired Thrombophilia in Obstetrics (MichaelJ. Paidas, Christina S. Han, Nazli Hossain, and Charles J.Lockwood).6 Anticoagulant Therapy During Pregnancy and Gynecology (MarcA. Rodger & Genevieve Le Templier).7 Inherited Bleeding Disorders in Obstetrics (Nazli Hossain& Michael J. Paidas).8 Inherited Bleeding Disorders in Gynecology (Nazli Hossain& Michael J. Paidas).9 Postpartum Hemorrhage (Nazli Hossain, Jens Langhoff-Roos& Michael J. Paidas).10 Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (Nazli Hossain& Michael J. Paidas).11 Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products in Obstetrics(Tahir S. Shamsi & Nazli Hossain).Index.