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In the early days of medicine, few subjects were as critical to understanding and treating patients as studying the blood. In this book, the author, an experienced surgeon, brings to light the importance of an intimate understanding of the blood to health, disease, and the safe practice of surgery. The author leads with an overview of the role of blood in the body, highlighting its role in growth, maintenance, and recovery from disease. He then explores the different elements that make up blood, including red and white blood cells, plasma, and platelets, and explains their unique functions. Following an examination of how blood circulates throughout the body, the book explores how the blood changes as it passes through the body's circulatory system. The author also discusses the effects of disease on the blood, including its use as a diagnostic tool, before concluding with a section on the coagulation of blood and the healing process. This book is a valuable resource for surgeons and other medical professionals who want a deeper understanding of the critical role of blood in health, disease, and the practice of surgery. It provides a detailed overview of the blood's composition, functions, and interactions with the body, making it a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the human body and its treatment.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In the early days of medicine, few subjects were as critical to understanding and treating patients as studying the blood. In this book, the author, an experienced surgeon, brings to light the importance of an intimate understanding of the blood to health, disease, and the safe practice of surgery. The author leads with an overview of the role of blood in the body, highlighting its role in growth, maintenance, and recovery from disease. He then explores the different elements that make up blood, including red and white blood cells, plasma, and platelets, and explains their unique functions. Following an examination of how blood circulates throughout the body, the book explores how the blood changes as it passes through the body's circulatory system. The author also discusses the effects of disease on the blood, including its use as a diagnostic tool, before concluding with a section on the coagulation of blood and the healing process. This book is a valuable resource for surgeons and other medical professionals who want a deeper understanding of the critical role of blood in health, disease, and the practice of surgery. It provides a detailed overview of the blood's composition, functions, and interactions with the body, making it a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the human body and its treatment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334528682_0
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