Overview
Aimed at students in medical education
Provides an in-depth look into the effects of Hughes Syndrome
A detailed history of Hughes Syndrome
Dr Graham Hughes uses personal experience and studies within his analysis
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (24 chapters)
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About this book
Hughes Syndrome: The Antiphospholipid Syndrome, A Guide for Students provides an in-depth analysis into the main effects of Hughes Syndrome.
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 Antiphospholipid Syndrome, is common - being responsible for example, for up to 1 in 5 cases of young stroke and more importantly, it is treatable.
Hughes Syndrome: The Antiphospholipid Syndrome, A Guide for Students details the effects of Hughes Syndrome on the major organs, making it a valuable reference tool for students in training.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
History.- Clinical features.- Pregnancy & infertility.- Venous thrombosis. - Migraine & stroke.- Movement disorders & seizures.- Neuro psychiatric aspects.- Spinal cord, multiple sclerosis, peripheral nerves.- The Heart.- The arteries.- Kidneys.- Skin.- The eye.- Ear, nose & throat.- Lungs.- Liver & gut.- Bones & joints.- Blood.- Catastrophic APS.- Diagnosis.- Treatment.- Aetiology – genetics vs. environment.- Links to other diseases.- The world map.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Hughes Syndrome: The Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Book Subtitle: A Guide for Students
Authors: Graham Hughes, Shirish Sangle
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-739-6
Publisher: Springer London
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London Limited 2012
Softcover ISBN: 978-0-85729-738-9Published: 20 November 2011
eBook ISBN: 978-0-85729-739-6Published: 19 November 2011
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 102
Number of Illustrations: 14 b/w illustrations, 37 illustrations in colour
Topics: Rheumatology