Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: A guide for practitioners

Fully updated to reflect current evidence based practice Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: A guide for Practitioners covers the pathology and common problems in clinical medicine and general practice related to venous thrombosis.

The new edition has details of the theory and practice of traditional drugs and the use of non-Vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and overall the book will enable the practitioner to manage their patients with confidence

Contents include:

Introduction
What is deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and why are they important?
Who is at risk of these conditions and why?
Recognising and confirming DVT and PE
What have we got to treat these conditions?
Clinical practice of anticoagulation
Heparin and LMWH
Warfarin
Non-vitamin K antagonist anticoagulants (NOACs)
What happens if something goes wrong? – Haemorrhage
References
Answers to Consolidation notes and Case Studies

Keywords: DVT, thrombus, embolism, deep vein