Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: A guide for practitioners 2/e

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