Critical Decisions in Thrombosis and Hemostasis (Book with CD-ROM)

by Ginsberg, Robert J.

• ISBN13: 9781550090437
• ISBN10: 1550090437
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-08-01
• Publisher: Pmph USA Ltd

Summary

The authors use algorithms, or decision trees, to guide clinicians thr ough diagnosis of thrombosis (blood clotting and arterial blockage) an d hemostasis (excessive bleeding or failure of blood to clot.) These t wo problems are often life threatening and must be dealt with swiftly and effectively. Following a step-by-step decision tree is a proven me thod of conveying information quickly. There are three major sections to this book--Venous Thrombosis, Arterial Thrombosis, and Hemostasis. Each section includes clinical assessment, diagnosis and therapy, incl uding the latest drug therapies.

Table of Contents

Section 1 Venous Thrombosis
Risk Stratification for Venous Thromboembolism	3	(5)
Clive Kearon
Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Surgical Patients	8	(6)
Clive Kearon
Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Medical Patients	14	(4)
Clive Kearon
Clinical Assessment of Deep Vein Thrombosis	18	(4)
Clive Kearon
Diagnosis of a First Episode of Deep Vein Thrombosis	22	(5)
Clive Kearon
Diagnosis of Recurrent Deep Vein Thrombosis	27	(5)
Clive Kearon
Diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis during Pregnancy	32	(6)
Shannon M Bates
Jeffrey S Ginsberg
Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism during Pregnancy	38	(4)
Shannon M Bates
Jeffrey S Ginsberg
Clinical Assessment of Pulmonary Embolism	42	(6)
Marc A Rodger
Philip S Wells
Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism	48	(5)
Marc A Rodger
Philip S Wells
Initial Therapy of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism	53	(8)
Agnes YY Lee
Jeffrey S Ginsberg
Thrombolytic Therapy for Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis	61	(6)
David R Anderson
Inferior Vena Cava Interruption	67	(11)
Paul L Cisek
Michael D Malone
Anthony J Comerota
Venous Thrombectomy
Anthony J Comerota	72	(6)
Anticoagulation during Pregnancy	78	(9)
Shannon M Bates
Jeffrey S Ginsberg
Duration of Anticoagulation in Venous Thromboembolism	87	(6)
Clive Kearon
Management of Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Patients	93	(16)
Paul Monagle
Anthony Chan
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Theodore E Warkentin	100	(9)
Perioperative Management of Anticoagulants	109	(8)
Clive Kearon
Heparin Resistance	117	(6)
Patrick Brill-Edwards
Screening for Thrombophilic States	123	(9)
Marc A Crowther
Jeffrey S Ginsberg
Diagnosis and Management of Upper Limb Deep Vein Thrombosis	132	(5)
Alberto Cogo
Diagnosis and Management of Portal Vein Thrombosis	137	(13)
Stephen J Skehan
Gervais Tougas
Diagnosis and Management of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
Robert J Duke	145	(5)
Paradoxical Embolization: Diagnosis and Management	150	(4)
Michael D Ezekowitz
Bleeding and Unfractionated Heparin	154	(7)
Said A Ibrahim
C Seth Landefeld
Bleeding and Warfarin	161	(7)
Rebecca J Beyth
C Seth Landefeld
Bleeding and Thrombolytic Therapy	168	(6)
David R Anderson
Prevention and Management of Post-thrombotic Syndrome	174	(5)
Jeffrey S Ginsberg
Section 2 Arterial Thrombosis
Risk Stratification for Symptomatic Atherosclerosis	179	(11)
Sonia S Anand
Salim Yusuf
Thrombolysis in Acute Myocardial Infarction	190	(7)
Pierre Theroux
Antithrombotic Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction	197	(7)
Pierre Theroux
Antithrombotic Therapy for Angina	204	(4)
Pierre Theroux
Patient Selection for Coronary Revascularization, Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, and Coronary Stenting in Stable Angina Patients	208	(7)
Douglas A Holder
Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery	215	(5)
Negin Liaghati-Nasseri
Stephen Edward Fremes
Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients Undergoing Catheter-Based Revascularization	220	(10)
Eric A Cohen
Investigation of Acute Cerebral Ischemia	230	(7)
Robert J Duke
Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients with Cerebrovascular Disease	237	(6)
Robert J Duke
Patient Selection for Carotid Endarterectomy	243	(8)
Robert J Duke
Diagnosis of Acute Ischemic Limb	251	(6)
Ryan T Hagino
G Patrick Clagett
Management of Acute Ischemic Limb	257	(7)
Ryan T Hagino
G Patrick Clagett
Diagnosis and Management of Peripheral Vascular Disease	264	(8)
Shannon M Bates
Jeffrey I Weitz
Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation	272	(5)
Michael D Ezekowitz
Valvular Heart Disease and Heart Valve Replacement	277	(7)
Alexander GG Turpie
Antithrombotic Therapy in Pregnant Patients with Valvular Heart Disease	284	(8)
Agnes YY Lee
Jeffrey S Ginsberg
Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients with Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction	292	(7)
Eric Grubman
Evan Loh
Investigation of Acute Retinal Ischemia	299	(12)
Robert J Duke
Section 3 Hemostasis
Clinical Assessment of Excessive Bleeding	311	(5)
Irwin Walker
Investigation of Abnormal Bleeding	316	(6)
Irwin Walker
Diagnosis and Treatment of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation	322	(8)
Theodore E Warkentin
Classification of Bleeding Disorders	330	(8)
Irwin Walker
Approach to the Patient with Thrombocytopenia	338
Margaret Warner
John G Kelton