Handbook of Oral Anticoagulation

This book covers a wide range of disorders such as atrial fibrillation, artificial heart valves, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and stroke. It reviews clinical developments and guidelines and places them into everyday clinical practice.

A refresher for specialists, GPs and hospital doctors with practical diagnostic and treatment advice Reviews clinical developments and guidelines and places them into everyday clinical practice Written by a well known cardiovascular expert

Inhalt
The coagulation pathway and approaches to anticoagulation.- Common clinical indications for anticoagulation.- Vitamin K antagonists and their limitations.- Hemorrhage risks, patient perspectives, and quality-of-life issues.- New oral anticoagulants.- Future directions.