Pocket Hematology
A Quick-Reference Guide for Hematology Trainees
Preface
Pocket Hematology is a dense, quick-reference guide designed for hematology trainees, fellows, & practicing hematologists. It distills the core content of the ASH Self-Assessment Program (ASH-SAP), 9th Edition (2025) into a portable, scannable format optimized for clinical use.
How to Use This Book
- Key Points boxes at the start of each chapter highlight the most critical takeaways
- Clinical Pearls throughout provide actionable insights for bedside decision-making
- Tables summarize classifications, staging systems, diagnostic criteria, & drug dosing
- Inline citations reference landmark trials & guidelines in parenthetical format: (Journal Year;Vol:Pages)
Abbreviations
Common abbreviations used throughout:
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| a/w | associated with |
| BM | bone marrow |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CLL | chronic lymphocytic leukemia |
| CML | chronic myeloid leukemia |
| DOAC | direct oral anticoagulant |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| EPO | erythropoietin |
| GVHD | graft-versus-host disease |
| Hb | hemoglobin |
| HCT | hematopoietic cell transplantation |
| HSC | hematopoietic stem cell |
| IDA | iron deficiency anemia |
| ITP | immune thrombocytopenia |
| LMWH | low-molecular-weight heparin |
| MCV | mean corpuscular volume |
| MDS | myelodysplastic syndromes |
| MPN | myeloproliferative neoplasm |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| PLT | platelet |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| SCT | stem cell transplantation |
| TMA | thrombotic microangiopathy |
| TTP | thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
| VKA | vitamin K antagonist |
| VTE | venous thromboembolism |
| VWD | von Willebrand disease |
| VWF | von Willebrand factor |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| w/ | with |
Source
Content derived from: American Society of Hematology Self-Assessment Program, 9th Edition (2025). This pocket guide is intended as a study companion & quick reference, not a replacement for the full ASH-SAP text.