Acquired Bleeding Disorders Associated with the Character of the Surgery 655 32. Anticoagulation 691 33. Hereditary and Acquired Causes of Hypercoagulable State 717 34. This handbook consists of practical, applied information focused on diagnosis and management of a wide range of hematological problems, presented in the context of relevant clinical information. Each chapter introduces a subject, such as iron deficiency anemia, and defines and discusses the various disorders, syndromes or conditions associated with it.
Some chapters have notes added in proof, updating the information with newer findings.
In addition to describing the pathology and histology of the various diseases, each chapter also contains one or two case studies. These describe a particular patient and medical complaint, and detail preliminary laboratory or physical examination findings. Questions are then asked about additional tests that must be performed before a diagnosis can be confirmed, the prognosis based on findings, or the utility of particular tests in coming to a final conclusion. The actual diagnosis is then provided along with a discussion explaining the reasoning involved. These case studies provide an active learning component that engages the reader and provides an opportunity to test and apply understanding of what was read.