Main description:

Part of the World Clinics: Obstetrics & Gynecology series, this new volume presents clinicians and trainees with the latest developments in the diagnosis and management of anaemia.

Beginning with an introduction to the classification, pathology and diagnosis of the condition, the following chapters cover different types of anaemia including iron deficiency, folic acid and Vitamin B12 deficiency, haemolytic, aplastic, sickle cell, and more.

The book concludes with discussion on special situations such as severe anaemia in labour and antepartum haemorrhage.

Presented as a collection of evidence-based reviews, each article is enhanced by photographs and figures, and concludes with a summary and comments by the editors highlighting their own clinical experience.

Other volumes in the series include: Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Recurrent Miscarriage, Contraception, Ovulation Induction, Perimenopausal Health, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, and Preterm Labor.

Key points

Latest volume in the World Clinics: Obstetrics & Gynecology series
Covers diagnosis and management of different types of anaemia
Each article concludes with a summary and comments by the editors
Enhanced by photographs and figures throughout

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction/Overview of Anemia: Magnitude of Problem, Definition, Classifications based on Severity and Causes, Workup of A Patient with Anaemia (History, Exam, Investigations)
Chapter 2: Applied Clinical Pathology
Chapter 3: Iron Deficiency Anemia
Chapter 4: Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Chapter 5: Haemolytic Anemias: Inherited (Due to RBC Defects Spherocytosis, Enzyme Deficiencies) and Acquired (Autoimmune, Drug/Toxin Induced, Pregnancy Induced, Severe Preeclampsia Associated)
Chapter 6: Chronic Anemia
Chapter 7: Thalassemia in Pregnancy
Chapter 8: Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplastic Disorders
Chapter 9: Blood Component Therapy and Transfusion Practice in Obstetrics
Chapter 10: Sickle Cell Anemia
Chapter 11: Special Situations: Severe Anemia in Labour, Decompensated Antepartum Patient