Description
Book SynopsisThe latest volume in the Practical Phlebology series, Deep Vein Thrombosis provides trainee and practicing physicians with the ideal illustrative guide to the etiology, diagnosis, and management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Based on peer-reviewed literature and quality clinical trials, the book is also an essential resource for academicians.
Topics include:
- Epidemiology, natural history, and etiology of DVT
- DVT prophylaxis
- Diagnostic techniques
- Anticoagulation, thrombus removal, catheter-based interventions, and thrombolysis
- Inferior vena cava filters
- Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
- Femoral endovenectomy and endoluminal recanalization
Trade Review"This is an invaluable book for clinicians wishing to increase their knowledge about DVT and how to care for patients with this disease process. … well written with complete yet understandable explanations of the disease process and how to treat patients with each type of DVT." (4 stars)
—Courtney M Daly, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine) in Doody’s Review Service
Table of ContentsNatural history of acute DVT. Etiology. DVT prophylaxis. Diagnosis of acute DVT. Anticoagulants. New oral anticoagulants. Management of acute DVT: Anticoagulation. Strategy of thrombus removal. Inferior vena cava filters. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Common femoral endovenectomy and endoluminal recanalization for chronic postthrombotic iliofemoral venous obstruction.
