Title Fibrinolytic and antithrombotic therapy : theory, practice, and management / Richard C. Becker, Frederick A. Spencer

Edition 2nd ed Published Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006

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Description 1 online resource (x, 410 pages) : illustrations Contents Historical perspectives in hemostasis, coagulation and fibrinolysis -- Vascular biology, thromboresistance and inflammation -- Atherosclerosis and arterial thrombosis -- Venous thromboembolism -- Cardiac chamber, aortic and valvular thromboembolism -- Fibrinolytic agents -- Aspirin -- Clopidogrel -- Platelet Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonists -- Aggrenox and cilostazol -- Novel platelet antagonists Combination pharmacotherapy -- Facilitated percutaneous coronary intervention -- Thrombin-directed therapy -- Factor Xa inhibitors -- Direct thrombin inhibitors -- Novel anticoagulants -- Acute coronary syndromes -- Peripheral vascular disease and stroke -- Valvular heart disease and atrial fibrillation -- Plaque-stabilizing therapies Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis -- Venous thromboembolism treatment -- Fundamentals and patient evaluation -- Platelet antagonists -- Anticoagulants -- Anticoagulation clinics and self-testing -- Platelet antagonists -- Anticoagulants -- Fibrinolytic agents Summary Thrombotic disorders of the circulatory system represent the leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and health care expenditure in the United States. The Second Edition of Fibrinolytic and Antithrombotic Therapy provides a practical, evidence-based approach to the managment of thrombotic disorders for all clinicians involved in the care of patients with these disorders. It provides not only vital conceptual information on fibrinolytic and antithrombotic therapy, but also the means to apply it to everyday decision making and patient care. Focusing on management guidelines and critical pathways, the text stresses practicality and usability. It will be a valuable resource for the wide range of clinicians involved in the care of patients with these disorders Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Thrombolytic therapy. Fibrinolytic agents. Thrombosis -- Treatment Thrombolytic Therapy -- methods Blood Coagulation Disorders -- drug therapy Blood Coagulation Disorders -- physiopathology Cardiovascular Diseases -- drug therapy Fibrinolytic Agents -- therapeutic use Thrombolytic Therapy Fibrinolytic Agents MEDICAL -- Cardiology. Fibrinolytic agents Thrombolytic therapy Form Electronic book Author Spencer, Fredrick A., MD. LC no. 2005012980 ISBN 9780199749065 019974906X 1429402733 9781429402736

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