Pulmonary Embolism

A must have resource for clinicians and investigators interested in pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis<br /> <ul> <li>Highly illustrated with numerous tables and graphs alongside clear concise text</li> <li>Includes chapters addressing pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in relation to diseases and disorders such as; chronic heart failure, cancer, diabetes, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and many more</li> <li>Discusses the role the different tools offered in imaging for PE, including echocardiography, multidetector computed tomography (CT), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), ventilation-perfusion (V-Q) imaging, dual energy CT, and magnetic resonance angiography</li> <li>Contains 29 new chapters and includes new content on epidemiology of deep venous thrombosis; use of the new anticoagulants (dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban) for DVT and PE; indications and results with thrombolytic therapy and with vena cava filters; and information and indications for invasive mechanical thrombectomy and thrombolysis</li> <li>Written by an internationally recognized and respected expert in the field</li> </ul>