Abstract

PLATELETS is the definitive current source of state-of-the-art knowledge about platelets and covers the entire field of platelet biology, pathophysiology, and clinical medicine. Recently there has been a rapid expansion of knowledge in both basic biology and the clinical approach to platelet-related diseases including thrombosis and hemorrhage. Novel platelet function tests, drugs, blood bank storage methods, and gene therapies have been incorporated into patient care or are in development. This book draws all this information into a single, comprehensive and authoritative resource.
· First edition won Best Book in Medical Science Award from the Association of American Publishers
· Contains fourteen new chapters on topics such as platelet genomics and proteomics, inhibition of platelet function by the endothelium, clinical tests of platelet function, real time in vivo imaging of platelets, and inherited thrombocytopenias
· A comprehensive full color reference comprising over 70 chapters, 1400 pages, and 16,000 references
“…a clearly written, concise, and comprehensive discussion of platelets and their disorders that will be useful to anyone whose professional activity involves these important little cells.”
--Journal of the American Medical Association
"...If you field platelet questions, you should get this book..."
- Valerie L. Ng, PhD, MD, Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital, FOR DOODY'S (4 Stars)
"This is a fantastic resource for anyone who treats patients with platelet disorders or is engaged in platelet or megakaryocyte-based research."
- BRITISH JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY
REVIEWS OF THE FIRST EDITION
“landmark…a useful, comprehensive reference”
- New England Journal of Medicine
“belongs on the bookshelf of every clinician who assesses patients with platelet disorders”
- The Lancet
“arguably the most complete compendium available on the subject that was once regarded as merely 'blood dust'.”
- British Journal of Haematology
“a single-handed compilation of authoritative material”
- Transfusion
“a modern encyclopedia...stands out as the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of platelets yet published."
- Journal of Vascular Surgery
“beautifully organized”
- American Journal of Clinical Pathology