ABC of Antithrombotic Therapy (ABC Series) - Softcover

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Gregory Y. H. Lip is the editor of ABC of Antithrombotic Therapy, published by Wiley.

Andrew Blann is the editor of ABC of Antithrombotic Therapy, published by Wiley.

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Many common disorders seen in clinical practice, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, atrial fibrillation, such as cancer are associated with the formation of blood clots. This ABC discusses the causes and consequences of blood clots (thrombosis and thromboembolism), how antigthrombotic therapy works and its uses for patients as well as those at risk, providing an excellent, practical guide.

Topic covered include

Bleeding risks in antithrombotic therapy

Venous thromboembolism

Atrial fibrillation

Peripheral vascular disease

Cerebrovascular disorders

Valvar heart disease and prosthetic heart valves

Myocardial infarction and stable angina

Acute coronary syndromes and percutaneous coronary interventions

Heart failure

Antithrombotic therapy in special circumstances

Anticoagulation in hospital and general practice

Written by experts in the field, the ABC of Antithrombotic Therapy is an important reference for hospital doctors, general practitioners, specialist nurses, junior doctors, and students.

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Many common disorders seen in clinical practice, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, atrial fibrillation, such as cancer are associated with the formation of blood clots. This ABC discusses the causes and consequences of blood clots (thrombosis and thromboembolism), how antigthrombotic therapy works and its uses for patients as well as those at risk, providing an excellent, practical guide.

Topic covered include

Bleeding risks in antithrombotic therapy

Venous thromboembolism

Atrial fibrillation

Peripheral vascular disease

Cerebrovascular disorders

Valvar heart disease and prosthetic heart valves

Myocardial infarction and stable angina

Acute coronary syndromes and percutaneous coronary interventions

Heart failure

Antithrombotic therapy in special circumstances

Anticoagulation in hospital and general practice

Written by experts in the field, the ABC of Antithrombotic Therapy is an important reference for hospital doctors, general practitioners, specialist nurses, junior doctors, and students.