Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques Fourth Edition

Although first reported in 1973, immune heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) remains one of the most frequent and devastating adverse drug reactions encountered by physicians. This thoroughly updated fifth edition from international experts Professors Warkentin and Greinacher is the gold standard for accurate diagnosis and management of this condition. Identifying key signs and symptoms and providing clear intervention strategies-including the use of alternative anticoagulants to manage critical circumstances-this is an essential resource for all clinicians and a "must" for hematology consultants. Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Fifth Edition explores:Clinical and laboratory studies on HITThe immune basis and pathogenesis, animal models, and laboratory testing for HIT antibodies Clinical features, differential diagnosis, scoring systems, and frequency of HIT in diverse clinical settings, including pediatric patients Evidence-based guidelines for recognition, treatment, and prevention Actions that should and should not be taken after the identification of HITTraditional and novel pharmacotherapies, current dosing guidelines, and the advantages and limitations of alternative anticoagulants Selection criteria from a variety of new treatment options, helping physicians determine which of these agents are safe and effective for their patientsTextbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques has become a classic comprehensive reference for the whole team at the IVF clinic. The fourth edition comes more conveniently as a set of two separate volumes, one for laboratory aspects and the other for clinical applications.The text has been extensively revised, with the addition of several important new contributions on laboratory aspects including developing techniques such as PICSI, IMSI, and time-lapse imaging. The second volume focuses on clinical applications and includes new chapters on lifestyle factors, tailored ovarian stimulation, frozen-thawed embryo transfer, viral disease, and religious perspectives. As before, methods, protocols, and techniques of choice are presented by eminent international experts.The two volume set includes: Volume One - Laboratory Perspectives Volume Two - Clinical Perspectives