Handbook of Venous Thromboembolism (EPUB)

A clinically oriented handbook providing up-to-date recommendations for mastering the practical aspects of patient management for venous thromboembolism

The Handbook of Venous Thromboembolism is a clinically focused resource that provides the latest recommendations for treating venous thromboembolism. Venous thromboembolism is one of the commonest reasons for hospital attendances and admissions and is associated with high morbidity and mortality both in and out of the hospital setting. This important text covers the practical aspects of venous thromboembolism management in short and easily followed algorithms and tables. The handbook includes contributions from international experts in fields such as radiological diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and thrombophilia testing, and provides a succinct summary of the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of venous thromboembolism, including evidence-based guidelines.

The Handbook of Venous Thromboembolism is compiled by a team of internationally recognized experts who offer their experience and expertise on the practical aspects of venous thromboembolism management. This handbook is designed as a daily resource that is useful for busy physicians to keep up-to-date with the latest recommendations for treating patients with venous thromboembolism in clinic-oriented settings. It also covers controversies in the management of venous thromboembolism so clinicians can understand how experts are practicing in real scenarios.

This vital resource is written for hematology trainees, emergency and acute medicine physicians, junior doctors and primary care physicians, and covers the basics for treating patients with venous thromboembolism. It offers guidelines from noted experts in the field, and is a source of information that specialists can recommend to non-specialists, and the latter can review to assist in their education and management of this wide-spread condition.