CONCISE GUIDE TO HEMATOLOGY. 2ND EDITION

1. Introduction to Hematology
2. Hematopoiesis
3. Red Blood Cell Biochemistry and Physiology
4. Anemia: Clinical Approach
5. Iron Deficiency
6. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) and Folate Deficiency
7. Sickle Cell Disease and the Hemoglobinopathies
8. Congenital Hemolytic Anemias
9. Acquired Hemolytic Anemias
10. Physiology of Hemostasis
11. Approach to the Bleeding Patient
12. Congenital Bleeding Disorders
13. Acquired Bleeding Disorders
14. Platelet Function in Hemostasis and Inherited Disorders of Platelet Number and Function
15. Acquired Thrombocytopenia
16. Thrombosis
17. Anticoagulants and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism
18. Antiplatelet Therapy in Cardiovascular Disease
19. Physiological Roles of Leukocytes and Disorders
20. Pediatric Hematology
21. Bone Marrow Structure and Marrow Aspiration, Biopsy, and Collection for Therapeutic Intent Procedures
22. Flow Cytometry in Hematology
23. Genetics in Hematologic Disorders: Implications of Recurring Chromosome Abnormalities and Gene Mutations
24. Understanding Molecular Testing in Patients Affected by Hematologic Disorders
25. Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
26. Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
27. Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
28. Acute Leukemia
29. Classification of Lymphomas
30. Clinical Evaluation and Management of Hodgkin Lymphoma
31. Indolent Lymphomas
32. Aggressive Lymphoma
33. Clinical Evaluation and Management of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
34. Plasma Cell Disorders
35. Neoplastic Hematologic Disorders in Children and Adolescents
36. Transfusion Medicine
37. Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
38. Infections in Hematology Patients

This text provides a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts and malignancies of hematology. Now in its second edition, the book reviews every major hematologic disorder and disease entity in thorough detail, from incidence and prevalence to patient and treatment-related issues. Formatted in an organized and easy-to-read outline style to facilitate rapid learning and information processing, the book allows readers to easily locate topics of immediate interest without wading through entire sections to obtain the desired data.
Written by a diverse range of experts in the field, Concise Guide to Hematology, Second Edition is a valuable resource for clinicians, residents, trainees, and entry-level fellows who work in or are just entering the field of hematology.

Features
• Formatted in an organized and easy-to-read outline style for more efficient learning
• Includes extensively revised and new chapters
• Features over 300 micrographs, illustrations, and tables
• Written by a diverse range of experts in the field

Authors
• Hillard M. Lazarus, MD, FACPProfessor of MedicineCase Western Reserve University School of MedicineDepartment of MedicineCleveland, OHUSA
• Alvin H. Schmaier, MDRobert W. Kellermeyer Professor of Hematology and OncologyUniversity Hospital Cleveland Medical CenterDepartment of MedicineCleveland, OHUSA