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Book Detail
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Blood and Circulatory Disorders Sourcebook, 6th Ed.
Chambers, James, Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780780817159 Category: ConsHlth: Cardiology
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Synopsis:
Blood plays many important roles in the human body. It carries oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells, helps fight infection, and works to heal wounds. When a disorder inhibits its ability to meet the body's needs or prevents blood from flowing or coagulating properly, a myriad of problems can result. Many blood diseases and disorders are caused by genes. Other risk factors include underlying comorbidities, side effects of medicines, and a lack of certain nutrients in your diet. One of the common blood disorders include anemia and bleeding disorders such as hemophilia. Blood and Circulatory Disorders Sourcebook, Sixth Edition offers facts about blood function and composition, the maintenance of a healthy circulatory system, and the types of concerns that arise when processes go awry. It discusses the diagnosis and treatment of many common blood cell disorders, bleeding disorders, and circulatory disorders, including anemia, hemochromatosis, leukemia, lymphoma, hemophilia, hypercoagulation, thrombophilia, atherosclerosis, blood pressure irregularities, coronary artery and heart disease, and peripheral vascular disease. Blood donation, cord blood banking, blood transfusions, and bone marrow and stem cell transplants are also discussed. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms and a list of resources for further help and information.
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