Venous thromboembolism, (Lung biology in health & disease, Vol. 180)

A unique and comprehensive overview of current diagnostic methods and understanding of venous thromboembolism documenting the first description of this condition by Virchow to emerging anticoagulant therapies. Improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in day-to-day clinical practices, this invaluable reference provides a wide range of perspectives from international experts on the latest research concerning this disorder, exploring subjects currently impacting the field including VTE and pregnancy, hypercoagulable states and risk factors for VTE, and clinical recognition of pulmonary embolism.

Introduction. Hypercoagulable States and Other Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism. Pathogenesis of Venous Thromboembolism. Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism. Investigation of Suspected DVT. Clinical Recognition of Pulmonary Embolism. D-Dimer in the Diagnosis of Venous Thromboembolism. Chest Imaging in Pulmonary Thromboembolism. Echocardiography in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Thromboembolism. Venous Thromboembolism and Pregnancy. Anticoagulant Therapy of Venous Thromboembolism. Thrombolytic Therapy in Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Vena Cava Interruption. Pulmonary Embolectomy. Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension. The Costs of Venous Thromboembolism in the United States. Index.