Hemostasis and Thrombosis in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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.Content:
Chapter 1 Hematologic Changes in Pregnancy (pages 1–11): Michael J. Paidas and Nazli Hossain
Chapter 2 Red Cell Disorders (pages 12–27): Tahir S. Shamsi
Chapter 3 Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (pages 28–40): Tahir S. Shamsi, Nazli Hossain and Michael J. Paidas
Chapter 4 Maternal and Fetal Thrombocytopenia (pages 41–66): Michael J. Paidas and Nazli Hossain
Chapter 5 Inherited and Acquired Thrombophilia in Obstetrics (pages 67–110): Michael J. Paidas, Christina S. Han, Nazli Hossain and Charles J. Lockwood
Chapter 6 Anticoagulant Therapy During Pregnancy and Gynecology (pages 111–152): Marc A. Rodger and Genevieve Le Templier
Chapter 7 Inherited Bleeding Disorders in Obstetrics (pages 153–160): Nazli Hossain and Michael J. Paidas
Chapter 8 Inherited Bleeding Disorders in Gynecology (pages 161–166): Nazli Hossain and Michael J. Paidas
Chapter 9 Postpartum Hemorrhage (pages 167–181): Nazli Hossain, Jens Langhoff?Roos and Michael J. Paidas
Chapter 10 Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (pages 182–194): Nazli Hossain and Michael J. Paidas
Chapter 11 Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products in Obstetrics (pages 195–215): Tahir S. Shamsi and Nazli Hossain