Fundamentals of Hematology (Internal Medicine Series)

This concise and practical reference provides a solid understanding of the biologic basis of hematology, hematological problems and the basis of clinical practice. In this second edition, the authors have extensively revised the highly respected first edition to present the most current facts in this constantly changing field. Atherogenesis acid thrombus formation, thrombosis, hematologic malignancies and immunohematology are covered in detail, and a significantly updated section of the molecular biology of inherited disorders is presented. Numerous tables and figures are included throughout the text and a thorough bibliography concludes each chapter. The result is a reliable source for the medical student, the resident and the practicing physician interested in keeping up with developments in hematology.