Prevention and Management of Venous Thromboembolism

Venous thrombosis occurs in all healthcare settings and all specialties in nursing and medicine. It causes more deaths every year than MRSA or road accidents and is not just a topic for experts and specialists. In spite of this, there is a lack of easily accessible information for non-experts on venous thromboembolism (VTE), and consequently the condition is often treated poorly and preventive measures are often used inconsistently. Prevention and Management of Venous Thromboembolism takes the first step towards rectifying this dearth of information. It bring together a unique group of vascular surgeons, haematologists and other experts who help shape the management of VTE and is aimed at both the multi-disciplinary teams involved in the day-to-day care of patients with VTE, and allied health professionals and healthcare commissioners. The book's approach is broad and comprehensive and there are separate sections dealing with prevention, diagnosis and treatment. This is an expert-level book accessible to non-experts. Contents:Epidemiology of Venous ThrombosisRisk Assessment for Venous ThromboembolismPrimary Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism for Hospital InpatientsDiagnosing Deep Vein ThrombosisAnticoagulants: The Old and the NewEndovascular and Surgical Management of Deep Vein ThrombosisInferior Vena Cava FiltersHaematological Disorders Predisposing to ThrombosisVenous Thromboembolism and MalignancyDiagnosis of Pulmonary EmbolismThe Management of Pulmonary EmbolismThe Diagnosis and Management of Post-Thrombotic SyndromeManagement of Upper Limb Deep Vein ThrombosisVenous Thromboembolism in Primary CareVenous Thromboembolism in ChildrenSetting Up and Running VTE Exemplar Centres Readership: Vascular surgeons, haematologists, cardiologists and graduate students in these fields. Key Features:Unique group authors bringing together vascular surgeons and haematologistsUpdate on the very current issue of venous thromboembolismProminent authors who help shape the management of venous thrombosisKeywords:Venous;Thrombosis;Embolism;Prevention;Management;Anticoagulants