Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism : a guide for practitioners / Andrew Blann.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blann, Andrew D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thrombophlebitis.

Pulmonary embolism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (113 p.)

Place of Publication:

Cumbria [England] : M&K Update Ltd., 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Many common problems in clinical medicine and general practice relate to arterial and venous thrombosis. Thrombosis in veins (i.e. venous thromboembolism, (VTE)) is a permanent problem in various cancers and following surgery, especially orthopaedic. It has recently been estimated that death due to VTE in the European Community exceeds that AIDS, breast cancer, prostate cancer and road traffic accidents combined. This new workbook aims to develop a clear understanding of VTE.Contents include:What are deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and why are they important?Who is at risk of these

Contents:

Prelims; Table of contents; List of figures, tables and flowcharts; Abbreviations used in the text; Introduction; Aims of this book; Chapter 1 What are deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and why are they important?; Chapter 2 Who is at risk of these conditions and why?; Chapter 3 Recognising and confirming VTE; Chapter 4 What have we got to treat these conditions?; Chapter 5 Clinical practice of anticoagulation; Chapter 6 Use of LMWH; Chapter 7 Use of warfarin; Chapter 8 What happens if something goes wrong? - Haemorrhage; Consolidation; Summary; References and bibliography

Answers to consolidation questions and case studiesGlossary; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-13572-4

9786612135729

1-907830-51-0

OCLC:

666937320