Hughes syndrome [electronic resource] : a patient's guide / Graham Hughes.
2016
RC600
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Title
Hughes syndrome [electronic resource] : a patient's guide / Graham Hughes.
Edition
Second edition.
ISBN
9783319310299 (electronic book)
3319310291 (electronic book)
9783319310282
3319310291 (electronic book)
9783319310282
Published
Switzerland : Springer, 2016.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (vii, 63 pages)
Item Number
9783319310282
Call Number
RC600
Dewey Decimal Classification
616.97
Summary
As with any delicate machine, the human body can be profoundly affected by its supply of vital running materials. Thus, the tendency for the blood to clot excessively has the potential to cut off the oxygen supply to any organ of the body. In 1983, Dr Graham Hughes and his team in London described a syndrome and subsequently developed simple blood tests to diagnose the condition. This syndrome is characterised by thrombosis (both in limbs and internal organs), headaches, memory loss, strokes and, in pregnant women, placental clotting and recurrent miscarriage. The syndrome, now known worldwide as Hughes Syndrome, or the anti-phospholipid syndrome, is common - being responsible for example, for up to 1 in 5 cases of young stroke. More important, it is treatable. This book provides the first in-depth description of the syndrome for patients.
Note
As with any delicate machine, the human body can be profoundly affected by its supply of vital running materials. Thus, the tendency for the blood to clot excessively has the potential to cut off the oxygen supply to any organ of the body. In 1983, Dr Graham Hughes and his team in London described a syndrome and subsequently developed simple blood tests to diagnose the condition. This syndrome is characterised by thrombosis (both in limbs and internal organs), headaches, memory loss, strokes and, in pregnant women, placental clotting and recurrent miscarriage. The syndrome, now known worldwide as Hughes Syndrome, or the anti-phospholipid syndrome, is common - being responsible for example, for up to 1 in 5 cases of young stroke. More important, it is treatable. This book provides the first in-depth description of the syndrome for patients.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed May 9, 2016).
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