Pulmonary Embolism

A must have resource for clinicians and investigators interested in pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis

• Highly illustrated with numerous tables and graphs alongside clear concise text
• Includes chapters addressing pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in relation to diseases and disorders such as; chronic heart failure, cancer, diabetes, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and many more
• Discusses the role the different tools offered in imaging for PE, including echocardiography, multidetector computed tomography (CT), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), ventilation-perfusion (V-Q) imaging, dual energy CT, and magnetic resonance angiography
• Contains 29 new chapters and includes new content on epidemiology of deep venous thrombosis; use of the new anticoagulants (dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban) for DVT and PE; indications and results with thrombolytic therapy and with vena cava filters; and information and indications for invasive mechanical thrombectomy and thrombolysis
• Written by an internationally recognized and respected expert in the field

Keywords: Pulmonary Embolism; Paul D. Stein; PE; deep venous thrombosis; DVT; venous thromboembolism; VTE; anticoagulants; thrombectomy; thrombolytic therapy; acute pulmonary embolism; vena cava filters, Respiratory Medicine, Radiology & Imaging, Respiratory Medicine, Radiology & Imaging