ABC of Antithrombotic Therapy

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.