Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

by Editor: Edwin J. R. van Beek (University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics); Editor: Harry R. Bü; ller (Academic Medical Centre, The Netherlands); Co-Editor: Mathijs Oudkerk (University of Groningen )

• ISBN13: 9780470744994
• ISBN10: 0470744995
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Dedicated to dealing with a challenging disease, previously thought to be incurable, but with the advent of new drugs, now amenable to management and a much improved prognosis for patients.- Latest publication in a fast-moving area of keen clinical interest - Authored by leading international authorities - Builds on success of a respected first edition - Incorporates new data on latest imaging technologies and therapies - Covers both the science and clinical aspects, including presentation, surgical intervention and drug therapy - Includes coverage of both Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis

Table of Contents

Preface

About the Editors

Contributors

- Introduction

Causes of Venous Thrombosis

The Natural History of Venous Thromboembolism

Clinical Presentation

Clinical Presentation of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Clinical Presentation of Pulmonary Embolism

Diagnostic Procedures

Clinical prediction rules for diagnosis of venous Thromboembolism

Plasma D-Dimer and Venous Thromboembolic Disease

Computed Tomography for Thromboembolic Disease

Lung Scintigraphy

MRI and MRA of the Pulmonary Vasculature

Pulmonary Angiography: Technique, Indications and Complications

Echocardiography in Pulmonary Embolism

Ultrasonography of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Conventional, Computed Tomographic and Magnetic Resonance Venography

- Diagnostic Management Strategies

Diagnostic Management Strategies in Patients with Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis

Diagnostic Management Strategies in Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Embolism

Management of Venous Thromboembolism in Pregnancy

Management of Venous Thromboembolic Disease in Childhood

Management of Suspected Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

Prevention of VTE

Mechanical Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism

Pharmacological Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism

Vena Cava Filters and Venous Thromboembolism

Conservative and Surgical Treatment

Initial and Long-Term Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Initial and Long-term Treatment of Patients with Pulmonary Embolism

Thrombolysis for the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism

Surgical Intervention in the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism and Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

Interventional Techniques for Venous Thrombosis

Index

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