Hematologic Disorders

  • Joseph Varon
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Abstract

This chapter reviews hematologic disorders which are conditions that affect millions of people each year in the United States. From malignancies to acquired coagulopathies, this chapter covers common and uncommon disorders found in this area in patients admitted to the ICU. Special consideration is given to conditions that are related to therapeutic interventions such as heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

Keywords

Coagulopathy Heparin Leukemia Thrombocytopenia Blood transfusion Leukopenia 
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© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016

Authors and Affiliations

  • Joseph Varon
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  1. 1.Professor of Acute and Continuing CareThe University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonTexasUSA
  2. 2.Clinical Professor of MedicineThe University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonTexasUSA
  3. 3.Professor of Medicine and SurgeryUAT, UABC, USON, UPAEP, BUAP - MexicoMexicoMexico
  4. 4.President Dorrington Medical Associates, PAHoustonUSA

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