Overview
- The Handbook provides an algorithmic approach to the diagnosis, risk stratification and treatment of VTE
- The Handbook provides a high-yield review of the clinical trials and evidence-based guidelines that drive the care of VTE patients
- A case-based approach contextualizes the major points of each chapter to aid the reader in understanding and retaining critical pathways in the care of VTE patients
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About this book
This book has been developed over numerous iterations within the Brigham and Women’s Hospital to provide the most critical information for trainees and physicians, and thus it represents a truly practical guidebook for anyone who needs the key information on the diagnosis, management and prevention of venous thromboembolism. Specific areas of focus include understanding the risk factors for VTE and the role of the right ventricle in PE pathophysiology. Efficient algorithms for diagnosis and exclusion of DVT and PE are emphasized. An state-of-the-art review of current techniques for the management of high risk VTE, including submassive and massive PE, is presented. The novel oral anticoagulants are revolutionizing the way VTE is treated and are covered in detail.
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Dr. Gregory Piazza is a cardiovascular medicine specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). He is also an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS).Dr. Piazza received his medical degree from University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowships in cardiology and advanced cardiovascular imaging at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He also served as chief medical resident at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in vascular medicine at BWH. Dr. Piazza is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, vascular medicine and echocardiography.Dr. Piazza’s practice focuses on the evaluation, management and prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. The author of over 70 peer-reviewed publications, his research investigates innovative treatment of VTE and prevention of stroke. Dr. Piazza has received research support from the National Institutes of Health.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Handbook for Venous Thromboembolism
Authors: Gregory Piazza, Benjamin Hohlfelder, Samuel Z. Goldhaber
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20843-5
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-20842-8Published: 08 September 2015
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-20843-5Published: 27 August 2015
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 144
Topics: Cardiology, Pharmacotherapy