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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e
| Part 7. Oncology and Hematology > Section 2. Hematopoietic Disorders > |
Chapter 106. Hemolytic Anemias and Anemia Due to Acute Blood Loss
Sections: Hemolytic Anemias and Anemia Due to Acute Blood Loss: Introduction, Hemolytic Anemias, General Pathophysiology, Anemia Due to Acute Blood Loss, Further Readings.
Topics Discussed: anemias; hemolytic anemia; pathophysiology of blood disorders; red and white blood cells.
Excerpt:"A finite life span is a distinct characteristic of red cells. Hence, a logical, time-honored classification of anemias is in three groups: (1) decreased production of red cells, (2) increased destruction of red cells, (3) acute blood loss. Decreased production is covered in Chaps. 103, 105, and 107; increased destruction and acute blood loss are covered in this chapter...."
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