Pathophysiology of the blood system. Aster J.K., Bann G.F.

The book discusses the pathophysiological foundations of hematology and shows their connections with real clinical practice. General information about hematopoiesis is given. Much attention is paid to anemia - the most common diseases in hematology. Pathogenetic mechanisms are reflected and the paths of their correction are indicated.

A separate section is devoted to hemostasis. Schematically presented information regarding leukemia (leukemia), lymphomas and other malignant diseases of the blood system. The general principles of blood transfusion are characterized and the basics of bone marrow transplantation and stem cells of peripheral blood are given. The material is clearly and logical, light for perception.

The publication is addressed to those who study the hematology - at the university, residency or graduate school, at continuing education courses, and can also be useful for practicing doctors of various specialties.