Deep vein thrombosis & pulmonary embolism (paper)

Dedicated to dealing with a challenging disease, previously thought to be incurable, but with the advent of new drugs, now amenable to management and a much improved prognosis for patients. Latest publication in a fast-moving area of keen clinical interest. Authored by leading international authorities. Builds on success of a respected first edition. Incorporates new data on latest imaging technologies and therapies. Covers both the science and clinical aspects, including presentation, surgical intervention and drug therapy. Includes coverage of both Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Part I - Introduction. Chapter 1 Causes of Venous Thrombosis. Chapter 2 The Natural History of Venous Thromboembolism. Part II - Clinical Presentation. Chapter 3 Clinical Presentation of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Chapter 4 Clinical Presentation of Pulmonary Embolism. Part III - Diagnostic Procedures. Chapter 5 Clinical prediction rules for diagnosis of venous Thromboembolism. Chapter 6 Plasma D-Dimer and Venous Thromboembolic Disease. Chapter 7 Computed Tomography for Thromboembolic Disease. Chapter 8 Lung Scintigraphy. Chapter 9 MRI and MRA of the Pulmonary Vasculature. Chapter 10 Pulmonary Angiography: Technique, Indications and Complications. Chapter 11 Echocardiography in Pulmonary Embolism. Chapter 12 Ultrasonography of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Chapter 13 Conventional, Computed Tomographic and Magnetic Resonance Venography. Part IV - Diagnostic Management Strategies. Chapter 14 Diagnostic Management Strategies in Patients with Suspected. Deep Vein Thrombosis. Chapter 15 Diagnostic Management Strategies in Patients with Suspected. Pulmonary Embolism. Chapter 16 Management of Venous Thromboembolism in Pregnancy. Chapter 17 Management of Venous Thromboembolic Disease in Childhood. Chapter 18 Management of Suspected Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension. Part V - Prevention of VTE. Chapter 19 Mechanical Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism. Chapter 20 Pharmacological Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism. Chapter 21 Vena Cava Filters and Venous Thromboembolism. Part VI - Conservative and Surgical Treatment. Chapter 22 Initial and Long-Term Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Chapter 23 Initial and Long-term Treatment of Patients with Pulmonary Embolism. Chapter 24 Thrombolysis for the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Chapter 25 Surgical Intervention in the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism and Chronic. Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension. Chapter 26 Interventional Techniques for Venous Thrombosis. Index.