Anemia: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment

The decrease in the total amount of red blood cells in the blood is known as anemia. The blood of an anemic person has a lower ability to carry oxygen which leads to various problems such as weakness, fatigue and shortened breath. The symptoms of anemia depend on its cause. In severe anemia, the body fulfills the lack of oxygen by an increase in cardiac output which causes symptoms such as palpitations, angina and intermittent claudication of the legs. The causes of anemia are classified into various groups that are impaired red blood cell production, increased RBC destruction, blood loss and fluid overload. Its treatment includes blood transfusions and providing oral and injectable iron to the person. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core aspects of anemia. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.