Description: Pre-eclampsia by Pankaj Desai Pre-eclampsia is a high blood pressure condition affecting countless pregnant women. This rise in blood pressure can have profound and far-reaching effects on the mother as well as the fetus. This book discusses the causes, prediction and prevention. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Pre-eclampsia, a complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and/or edema and/or proteinuria, can have profound effects on the mother as well as the unborn fetus and even threaten their lives. Pre-eclampsia: Prevention, Prediction and Possibilities discusses the possible causes of the condition, its effects on various body systems, current methods of prediction, prevention, and treatment. What makes this book unique is its coverage of the deep intricacies of what causes Pre-eclampsia from examining the role of genetics and exosomes to lipids and their denaturation to endothelial denaturation and reperfusion damage. These extremely complex processes are thoroughly examined and then explained in a simplified way to enhance understanding. The latest concepts in color Doppler in prediction and current measures of prevention and treatment are explained at length. Overall, Pre-eclampsia will provide an updated resource for practicing obstetricians, research scientists, students and professionals involved in the care of pregnant subjects.Key Features Presents the etiopathology of Pre-eclampsia with recent research updates Establishes the link between Pre-eclampsia and other obstetric vasculopathies Covers individual systemic effects of the condition Explores the latest approach in prediction, prevention and treatment of Pre-eclampsia About the Author Dr. Pankaj Desai is a Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Janani Maternity Hospital, Baroda, India. A prolific writer, he has contributed 43 chapters to different textbooks internationally and nationally. His outstanding academic contributions in the subject have been acknowledged and honored with 7 gold medals and 60 orations. Author Biography Dr. Pankaj Desai is one of the best known academicians and teachers in obstetrics and gynecology in India. All his twelve books have proved to be best-sellers, one of which was awarded the best book award in the subject. A prolific writer, he has contributed 43 chapters to different text books internationally and nationally. His outstanding academic contributions in the subject have been acknowledged and honored with 7 gold medals and 60 orations. An extremely popular teacher that he is, he has delivered 717 guest lectures in different parts of India and the world at the time of this book going for print. He has published 107 research papers till date, 9 of which have been awarded best research paper prizes. His website has become an extremely popular portal for students and practitioners of the subject seeking references and up-to-date knowledge of the subject. It has invited nearly 200000 hits by the time of this publication. His blogs on different academic and non-academic aspects being published on the net as Dr. Pankaj Desais blogs have also become very popular inviting more than 30,000 reads as of now. He was recently felicitated by his large number of students and was called The Best Teacher of The century! Table of Contents PART 1 GENERAL ASPECTS OF PRE-ECLAMPSIAChapter 1. IntroductionPART 2 POSSIBILITIES IN AETIOLOGY OF PRE-ECLAMPSIAChapter 2. Immunology of pre-eclampsiaChapter 3. Endothelial cell dysfunction and pre-eclampsiaChapter 4. Oxidative stress and pre-eclampsiaChapter 5. Metabolic syndrome and pre-eclampsiaChapter 6. The genetics of pre-eclampsiaPART 3 PREDICTIONChapter 7. Prediction of pre-eclampsiaPART 4 PREVENTIONChapter 8. Prevention of pre-eclampsiaPArt 5 SYSTEMIC MANIFESTATIONSChapter 9. Central nervous systemChapter 10. Cardiovascular systemChapter 11. Haematological systemChapter 12. Hepatobiliary systemChapter 13. Ophthalmic systemChapter 14. Renal systemPART 6 CLINICAL FEATURES OF PRE-ECLAMPSIAChapter 15. Clinical featuresPART 7 TREATMENT OF PRE-ECLAMPSIAChapter 16. Ttreatment of pre-eclampsia Details ISBN0367135078 Author Pankaj Desai Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2020 ISBN-10 0367135078 ISBN-13 9780367135072 Format Hardcover Imprint CRC Press Subtitle Prevention, Prediction and Possibilities Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Language English DEWEY 618.36132 Pages 154 Illustrations 3 Tables, black and white; 28 Illustrations, color Publication Date 2020-08-17 AU Release Date 2020-08-17 NZ Release Date 2020-08-17 UK Release Date 2020-08-17 Alternative 9780367086046 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139856244;
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ISBN-13: 9780367135072
Book Title: Pre-eclampsia
Number of Pages: 154 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Pre-Eclampsia: Prevention, Prediction and Possibilities
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Year: 2020
Subject: Medicine
Item Height: 254 mm
Item Weight: 590 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Pankaj Desai
Item Width: 178 mm
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