Haematological problems in pregnancy

Peter Clark, Andrew J. Thomson, Ian A. Greer

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    Abstract

    There is a substantial clinical interaction between haematology and obstetrics which requires an understanding of the pathophysiology of a number of haematological problems that may complicate pregnancy. This chapter covers the physiological and pathological changes in haematological indices encountered in pregnancy, the diagnosis and management of haemolytic disease of the newborn, the thalassaemias and sickling syndromes, as well as the management of the commoner causes of thrombocytopenia and the commoner heritable bleeding disorders. Because venous thromboembolism remains a leading cause of maternal mortality in developed countries, a section is devoted to the prevention, diagnosis and management of thrombosis in pregnancy.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationDewhurst's textbook of obstetrics & gynaecology
    EditorsD. Keith Edmonds
    Place of PublicationOxford
    PublisherWiley-Blackwell
    Pages151-172
    Number of pages22
    Edition8th
    ISBN (Electronic)9781119979449
    ISBN (Print)9780470654576
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

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