Beverley Hunt
Beverley Hunt
Beverley Hunt (pronounced as /ˈbɛvərli/ /hʌnt/) is a renowned medical professional specializing in the field of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
Etymology
The name "Beverley" is of English origin and means "beaver stream", while "Hunt" is an occupational surname of English origin, referring to a hunter.
Biography
Beverley Hunt is a Professor of Thrombosis & Haemostasis at King's College London, and a Consultant in departments of Haematology, Pathology and Rheumatology at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. She is also the Medical Director of national charity, Thrombosis UK, which aims to increase awareness and improve the management of venous thromboembolism.
Contributions
Beverley Hunt has made significant contributions to the field of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. She has been involved in the development of national guidelines on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, and has published extensively on these topics. Her research interests include the prevention of venous thromboembolism, cancer associated thrombosis, and obstetric haematology.
Related Terms
- Thrombosis: The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system.
- Haemostasis: The process which causes bleeding to stop, meaning to keep blood within a damaged blood vessel.
- Venous Thromboembolism: A condition in which a blood clot forms most often in the deep veins of the leg, groin or arm and travels in the circulation, lodging in the lungs.
- Obstetric Haematology: A branch of medicine that deals with the study and management of blood conditions in pregnancy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Beverley Hunt
- Wikipedia's article - Beverley Hunt
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