Clinical Mitochondrial Medicine

Patrick F Chinnery editor Michael J Keogh editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:17th May '18

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This interactive clinical textbook takes a system- and case-based approach in understanding mitochondrial disorders in clinical practice.

This textbook demystifies mitochondrial disorders, by providing a unique system- and case-based approach relevant for students and clinicians across all specialties. The book provides a fundamental reference text which lays the foundations for practicing physicians to understand and investigate mitochondrial disorders in any setting.Mitochondrial disorders are a highly diverse group of conditions that can affect almost every major system in the human body, often mimicking common disorders. This clinical variety often results in prolonged and often dangerous, diagnostic delays. This textbook provides a practical framework, to enable rapid identification, investigation, and treatment of mitochondrial disorders across the spectrum of clinical practice. Clinically relevant and comprehensive, this textbook employs a system- and case-based approach for practitioners of all levels. It focuses on major phenotypic features, syndromes and management relevant for clinical practice, within a broad overview of the field. This interactive book supports readers with knowledge distilled from over 20 internationally recognized, mitochondrial experts.

ISBN: 9780521132985

Dimensions: 234mm x 157mm x 12mm

Weight: 400g

220 pages