Main description:

Advanced Hematology in Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine, volume three in the Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine series, systematically observes and discusses laboratory tests which detect heart diseases and analyzes the results. It includes coverage of red and white blood cell homeostasis and advanced anatomy and physiology of the vascular system, including the biomedicine perspectives of blood and lymphatic system, and TCM perspectives of essence, qi, blood and body fluid. In addition, the book examines the immune system from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including pestilential differentiation. Case studies, lab charts and laboratory differentials according to Chinese and Western medicine perspectives are also included.

Finally, the book discusses the use of lab results for assisting and/or confirming diagnoses of blood and cardiovascular disorders in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine. This important reference will aid cardiovascular researchers in the study of integrative Chinese and Western medicine with its clear, structured base to guide clinical practice and encourage collaboration.

Contents:

Section I Advanced Anatomy & Physiology 1. Anatomy of Blood and Lymph 2. Congenital Essence 3. Qi and Blood

Section II Blood and Immunity 4. Cellular Homeostasis 5. Hemoglobin

Section III: Perspectives on the Immune System 6. Leukocytes 7. Lymphocytes 8. Pestilential Differentiation 9. Six Stages 10. The Four Levels

Section IV: Hematology Lab 11. Differentials 12. Factors in Blood Production and Coagulation 13. Cardiac Tests

Section VI: Diagnosing 14. Diagnosing using Western Medicine Methods 15. Diagnosing Using Chinese Medicine Methods