Tietz's Applied Laboratory Medicine
Tietz's Applied Laboratory Medicine
Using a problem-based approach, Tietz's Applied Laboratory Medicine, Second Edition presents interesting cases to illustrate the current use and interpretation of the most commonly available clinical laboratory tests. The cases present detailed descriptions of the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. The book begins with an up-to-date general discussion of selection and use of laboratory diagnostic and prognostic tests. Cases are then grouped by category, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, liver, gastrointestinal, endocrine, gynaecologic & obstetrical, haematological, CNS, lipid, congenital, toxicological, infectious, and autoimmune diseases.Tietz's Applied Laboratory Medicine, Second Edition:
Presents over 100 cases organised by disease group Reflects latest treatment and risk factor guidelines, testing algorithms and recommendations Newly covers coagulopathies, infectious diseases, and autoimmune diseases Provides excellent coverage of relevant pathophysiology and biochemistry, and includes cases in molecular diagnostics Discusses legal implications This book is an invaluable resource for all clinical chemists, clinical lab technologists, pathologists, and allied health professionals. It is also of interest for general practitioners, residents, medical students, and educators.
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ebook: Tietz's Applied Laboratory MedicineISBN: 9780470086070Publisher:
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Internet download file size: 4532 kbPages: 679Released online for download : 03-31-2007Editor: Scott, Mitchell G.Editor: Gronowski, Ann M.Editor: Eby, Charles S.
Tietz's Applied Laboratory Medicine
Chapter One
A 45-Year-Old Man with
Substantial Chest Pain
Fred S. Apple
History of Current Presentation
The subject is a 45-year-old African-American male who presents with a chief complaint of
"substantial chest pain" that radiated through his right arm and back. The pain awoke him
from his sleep at approximately 3:30 am and was described as constant and as "8 out of 10."
He also complained of nausea and shortness of breath. Over the past 2-3 months he stated
that he had experienced similar symptoms that radiated through both arms. One month prior
to admission, he visited his primary care internist, during which time his electrocardiogram
(EKG) and x-rays were normal. A stress test was scheduled but the appointment was missed.
On the morning of presentation, the patient took 1 aspirin (325 mg) within 30 minute ... read full excerpt from Tietz's Applied Laboratory Medicine ebook
