Thrombosis and Cancer

1. Auflage 2004
ISBN: 978-1-84184-287-5
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 164 mm x 239 mm, Gewicht: 544 g

It is common knowledge that thromboembolic disease is often the earliest manifestation and almost the most frequent complication of cancer. Recent studies have investigated the mechanisms by which cancer causes thrombosis and have emphasized the importance of the coagulation system in angiogenesis and tumor metastasis. Thrombosis and Cancer offers a detailed and authoritative review of the issues involved in the links between thrombosis, hemostasis, and cancer, an association long documented but still not completely understood.

This text provides comprehensive and timely coverage of the current knowledge of cancer-associated thrombosis, its pathogenesis, clinical features, prevention, and therapy. It specifically addresses the relationship between hemostatic systems and cancer, thus providing a unique and much needed focus. All of the contributors are acknowledged specialists in their fields and have experience conducting large clinical trials in oncology and thrombosis. Their discussions cover all aspects of the topic, from long-term complications to cancer surgery.

With input from specialists in a range of disciplines including hematology, pharmacology, and surgery, this thorough text will be of interest to general practitioners, internists, oncologists, hematologists, and all physicians involved in the management of cancer patients.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lugassy, Gilles

Falanga, Anna

Kakkar, Ajay K

Rickles, Frederick R

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Kardiologie, Angiologie, Phlebologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Onkologie, Krebsforschung
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Hämatologie, Transfusionsmedizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Thrombosis and Cancer: A Short History of the Trousseau's Syndrome. Pathogenesis of Thrombosis in Cancer. Platelets and Cancer. The Role of Blood Clotting in Tumor Metastasis: A Case for Tissue Factor. The Fibrinolytic System in Cancer. Tumor Angiogenesis and Blood Coagulation. Risk of Cancer in Patients Presenting with Venous Thromboembolism. Thrombotic Complications of Overt Cancer. Systematic Microangiopathies in the Cancer Patient. Thrombophilia and Risk of Venous THromboembolism in Cancer. Long-Term Thrombotic Complications in Cancer-Treated Patients: The Problem of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism. Prevention of Cancer-associated Thrombosis: An Overview. Thromboprophylaxis in Cancer Surgery. Catheter-related Arm-Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Cancer. Prevention and Treatment of Thrombosis in Cancer Patients. Antimalignant Properties of Antithrombotic Agents.

Über Autor(innen)

Gilles Lugassy, Anna Falanga, Ajay K. Kakkar and Frederick R. Rickles