Hughes Syndrome: Highways and Byways

Hughes Syndrome: Highways and Byways is a handy and easy-to-read guide to the main features of Hughes syndrome. There has been worldwide interest in this 'new' syndrome (first described in 1983). A clotting tendency which can potentially affect any organ in the body, it is: responsible for 1 in 5 recurrent miscarriages (now successfully treated with aspirin and heparin) responsible for 1 in 5 young (under 45) strokes a major cause of early heart attacks responsible for 1 in 5 deep vein thromboses* an important cause of migraine. Hughes Syndrome: Highways and Byways is a valuable resource for professionals with an interest in the subject, as well as general practitioners and patients.

Key references to allow more detailed reading Clearly demarcated and cross-referenced Discusses symptoms, diagnosis and treatment Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Graham Hughes, MD, FRCP The London Lupus Centre London Bridge Hospital, London UK

Munther Khamashta, MD, FRCP, PhD Graham Hughes Lupus Research Laboratory King's College London, UK

Klappentext

Hughes Syndrome: Highways and Byways is a handy and easy-to-read guide to the main features of Hughes syndrome. There has been worldwide interest in this 'new' syndrome (first described in 1983). A clotting tendency which can potentially affect any organ in the body, it is:

• responsible for 1 in 5 recurrent miscarriages (now successfully treated with aspirin and heparin)

• responsible for 1 in 5 young (under 45) strokes

• a major cause of early heart attacks

• responsible for 1 in 5 deep vein thromboses

• an important cause of migraine.

Hughes Syndrome: Highways and Byways is a valuable resource for professionals with an interest in the subject, as well as general practitioners and patients.

Zusammenfassung
Hughes Syndrome: Highways and Byways

Inhalt
The Nervous System.- Neuro-psychiatric.- Heart and Blood vessels.- Arteries and veins.- Kidney.- Liver and gastro-intestinal tract.- Ear, nose, throat.- Lungs.- Musculo-skeletal system.- Skin.- Pregnancy.- Blood.- Tests for Hughes Syndrome.- Associated conditions.- Aetiology.- Diagnosis and classification.- Treatment.- The Future.