Anemia: Clinical Aspects (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781639271795)

The absolute decrease in red blood cell mass resulting in the lowered ability of the blood to carry oxygen is known as anemia. The major causes of anemia include blood loss from trauma or surgery, decreased red blood cell production and increased red blood cell destruction. The most common signs and symptoms of anemia include weakness, poor concentration, fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath and symptoms of a heart failure. It is diagnosed through testing the complete blood count, red blood cells and hemoglobin level. The treatment of anemia varies according to its cause and severity. Vitamin supplements such as folic acid and vitamin B12 are often used to replace certain deficiencies. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core aspects of anemia. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

Author: Martha Pratt
ISBN-10: 1639271791
ISBN-13: 9781639271795
Publisher: American Medical Publishers
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2022
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.56d