pt. 1. The basics -- pt. 2. Diagnosis and symptoms -- pt. 3. Initial treatment -- pt. 4. Long-term treatment with warfarin -- pt. 5. Risk factors -- pt. 6. Pregnancy -- pt. 7. Menstruation and birth control -- pt. 8. Menopause and hormone therapy -- pt. 9. Medical problems -- pt. 10. Surgery and trauma -- pt. 11. Travel -- pt. 12. Activity, sports, and recreation -- pt. 13. Complications -- pt. 14. Prevention of recurrent clots -- pt. 15. Family and genetic issues -- pt. 16. Miscellaneous topics -- Glossary