Practical Phlebology: Deep Vein Thrombosis

Description

The 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

Features:

• Provides an essential guide for the trainee and practicing physician
• Discusses the natural history, etiology, and prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Reviews diagnostic procedures for acute DVT
• Explores anticoagulants and the management of acute DVT
• Examines strategies of thrombus removal, inferior vena cava filters, and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia