In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Paul James Grant brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Prevention and Management of Venous Thromboembolism. Top experts cover how to diagnose, prevent, treat, and manage venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the primary care setting.
Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including anticoagulation therapy for VTE; inferior vena cava filters; periprocedural management of patients on oral anticoagulant therapy; post-thrombotic syndrome; pulmonary embolism response teams; and more Provides in-depth clinical reviews on prevention and management of venous thromboembolism, offering actionable insights for clinical practice Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews
Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in the Hospitalized Medical Patient Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in the Surgical Patient and Inferior Vena Cava Filters Diagnosis of Venous Thromboembolism Anticoagulation Therapy for Venous Thromboembolism Submassive and Massive Pulmonary Embolism: An Updated Review of Definition, Diagnosis, and Treatment Strategies Risk Factors and Management of Cancer-Associated Thrombosis: The Ongoing Battle Between Efficacy and Safety of Anticoagulation Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams Venous Thromboembolism in Unusual Locations Thrombophilia Testing in Venous Thromboembolism Superficial Vein Thrombosis The Postthrombotic Syndrome: A Practical Overview Perioperative Management of Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Venous Thromboembolism