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Nearly two million Americans are affected annually by deep vein thrombosis. Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, or a loved one of someone suffering from this disease, this book offers help. The only text available to provide both the doctor's and patient's views, 100 Questions & Answers About Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions. Written by two prominent physicians , Drs. James and Ortel, with "insider" advice from actual patients, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this condition. ... Read more

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Great Information
Recently developing blood clots and having a PE I was in need of information quick.This book answers all questions you may have. It is very helpful in managing deep vein thrombosis.

Medically accurate and easy to read
This is the best and clearest book that I have seen on this subject.
It covers symtoms, treatment options and long term consequences.
I first read this when I had a DVT and then re-read it, thoroughly, 2 years later after leaving the hospital for a pulmonary embulism. ... Read more

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This practical guide provides all the information necessary to understand the clotting mechanisms, as well as how to prevent, diagnose, and treat bleeding and clotting disorders. Practical Hemostasis and Thrombosis has been updated to reflect all the important advances made since the first edition. It includes an in-depth description of platelet abnormalities and disseminated intravascular coagulation, as well as covering the laboratory and molecular biological tests needed for the diagnosis of bleeding and clotting disorders.

Clinicians will find useful advice for everyday questions in each specialty area as the book describes hemorrhagic and thrombotic problems in cardiology, neurology, hepatology, nephrology, oncology, obstetrics, pediatrics, intensive care and transfusion medicine.

An invaluable resource for all hematologists, trainee hematologists preparing for examinations and clinicians this book should be kept close at hand for frequent consultation ... Read more

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As the number of patients with thrombosis and thrombolysis increases, there is a critical need for clinicians to learn the latest scientific discoveries and treatment options. This timely Third Edition is a comprehensive text for cardiologists, hematologists, and pharmacologists in need of a resource on current agent development technology for treating cardiovascular and thromboembolic diseases.

New to the Third Edition:

• a thorough examination of all the agents involved in treating thrombosis
• chapters on biomarkers, testing, and pharmacogenomics
• key topics, including new targets for antithrombotics, the development of novel classes of platelet inhibitors, new thrombolytic therapies, and evolving clinical uses of thrombolytics for ischemic stroke and venous thrombosis
• the hemostatic and thrombotic pathways

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Reproductive hemostasis: A global approach to a global challenge

A hemostatic change in women through their reproductive lifetime is emerging as an issue of global importance. No wonder, as obstetric hemorrhage remains a major cause of maternal mortality in both developed and developing countries. Thrombophilias and pulmonary embolisms are a threat to maternal and fetal well-being.

Hemostasis and Thrombosis in Obstetrics & Gynecology provides a framework for assessing and managing hemostatic disorders in women. Written by an international team, it provides globally applicable guidelines for obstetric hematology. The practical approach to clinical management includes:

• Hematologic changes in pregnancy
• Red cell disorders
• Platelet disorders
• Inherited and acquired thrombophilia
• Inherited bleeding disorders
• Postpartum hemorrhage

Blood and bleeding disorders in women can be managed by obstetrician-gynecologists or hematologists, separately or together. Hemostasis and Thrombosis in Obstetrics & Gynecology provides specialists from both disciplines with the information necessary to manage their patients effectively. ... Read more

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Dedicated to dealing with a challenging disease, previously thought to be incurable, but with the advent of new drugs, now amenable to management and a much improved prognosis for patients.

- Latest publication in a fast-moving area of keen clinical interest
- Authored by leading international authorities
- Builds on success of a respected first edition
- Incorporates new data on latest imaging technologies and therapies
- Covers both the science and clinical aspects, including presentation, surgical intervention and drug therapy
- Includes coverage of both Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis
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This handbook is designed to be a resource for both thecommon and uncommon hemostatic problems that health care providersoften face in clinical practice.Currently there is no practicalup-to-date book to help the clinician with these patients.Thehandbook was written to offer a practical guide to recognizing,diagnosing, and managing theses patients. One of the most remarkableareas of medicine in the last ten to fifteen years is the revolutionin thrombotic diseases. This includes the introduction of lowmolecular weight heparins, thrombolytic therapy, and the recognitionof the hypercoagulable states. A large portion of this book isdedicated to the thrombotic disorders and their therapy. ... Read more

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Excellent book but with many typos
Very good book but with the most typos I have seen in any medical textbook published in the West.Some of them pertain to drug doses. Therefore would not recommend to a novice.But a good review if you have some knowledge of the subject.I hope the authordoes a better job getting the next edition Proofread before it is printed.

Rivetting!A textbook for all seasons!
I personally know the author and he is a wonderful teacher and lecturer.This book is a tremendous complement to his previous works.It is a book worth owning. ... Read more

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Now expanded with new coverage of genetics, more therapy and management strategies, and more references throughout, this guide remains one of the most practical resources for diagnosis and treatment of hematologic conditions commonly seen in general practice. The clear, succinct language is meant for the non-hematologist who wants the salient points of clinical signs, etiology and pathophysiology, laboratory tests, differential diagnosis, and treatment in one convenient manual. ... Read more

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Better than the speakers
The book covers all the fundamentals, and while not as in depth as the Victor Marder tome,...it does help in teaching medical students and residents.Some of the chapters were written by faculty members of the University of Vermont.To tell the truth, the printed word is much more understandable than hearing the speakers in person.In all, a good book for learning the basics.

A readable review of coagulation for Boards exams
I was recommended this book as a concise review of coagulation for my pediatric hematology/oncology specialty boards re-certification exam.The book does not disappoint.It provides the essential information that is useful for study.It provides it in a very readable manner for those who are not coagulopathy mavens.Highly recommended.

Belive it. If not just take it & read it you'll belive it
To gain knowledge about thrombophilic and coagulation disorders, and to practice safe important part of clinical heamtology you need as everyone to have a copy of this book ... Read more

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Effectively and efficiently diagnose and manage today's full range of clotting and bleeding disorders using clinical case studies that demonstrate real-world problems and solutions! For each condition examined, you'll review concise descriptions of its associated symptoms, along with laboratory findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment - all the clinical guidance you need - at your fingertips. It's the ideal real-life reference tool for busy physicians!

• A reader-friendly design, coupled with nearly 385 illustrations and at-a-glance tables - many new to this edition - equip you to quickly locate the guidance you need.
• Abundant laboratory protocols enable you to select and interpret lab tests more easily.
  

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Not as helpful as I had hoped
I'm not an MD but I'm intimately involved in the clotting cascade. I need to know the latest in technology for diagnosis and treatment of clotting and bleeding disorders, particularly for cardiopulmonary bypass.On several occasions I've consulted this book for background information on how to treat a patient, only to find that the information just isn't there, or perhaps the book is only written for post-graduate hematologists, already in practice who already understand everything that is discussed and just need a quick reference.There are those of us who work in the healthcare arena as a team and are expected to update our skills and share what we've learned with other members of the team.Just because someone has an MD doesn't mean they know everything that a hematologist would know.As an example, the condition "warm-reactive autoimmune hemolytic anemia" wasn't sufficiently covered as it pertains to cardiopulmonary bypass.I couldn't find the terms "warm agglutinin", "cold agglutinin" or even "agglutinin" in the index, though perhaps it is there somewhere else. There wasn't a discussion on Heparin-Protamine titration (HPT) techniques or a comparison of the different technologies for measuring HPTs and activated clotting times (ACTs). There is a section on patients who don't respond to platelet inhibitors due to a genetic defect, but I couldn't find anything on the newest platelet mapping techniques and how to test the effectiveness of platelet inhibitors on patients and what it means for their treatment.Patients are placed on platelet inhibitors blindly without proper genetic testing or follow-up for efficacy, and a book like this should surely cover this topic as how to test for effectiveness. For someone who is involved in primarily cardiac patients that may or may not have clotting and/or bleeding disorders, I recommend the book "Principles and Practice of Point-of-Care Testing" by Gerald J. Kost, M.D., Ph.D., even though it is an older book.

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Outstanding book for the practicing hematologist who sees a lot of hemostasis and thrombosis cases. ... Read more

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A layperson's guide to a debilitating condition.

Thrombosis is the formation of a solid blood clot in an arterial or venous vessel where it can interfere with normal blood flow.

About 1 in 20 suffers from vein clots or lung clots at some point, and about half of those suffering from thrombosis have other illnesses such as cancer or develop the clot while recovering from surgery or a serious accident. While most episodes of blood clotting are not dangerous, some can be serious and even fatal.

Thrombosis is a straightforward, helpful guide for non-medical readers that explains important issues regarding this condition:- Causes of thrombosis- Prevention of blood clotting- Diagnosis and treatment- New and current drug therapies- The latest surgical procedures- Day-to-day management.

Thrombosis is an invaluable resource for those suffering from the condition and for their families. ... Read more

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The maintenance of the fluid state of the blood in the blood vessels is essential for blood flow and life, but almost equally important is the mechanism to stem the loss of blood following injury and trauma. The subject of blood clotting and thrombosis has long been a difficult and confusing one. However progress in the field during the last half century or so has been phenomenal, almost unbelievably so, and many previously inexplicable findings now have rational explanations. This book is primarily an attempt to give the reader a short overall view of the mechanisms involved in these vital processes and their significance both in health and disease.The approach has been a historical one in the sense that I have related the key discoveries more or less in the order in which they evolved.I have done this to enable me to introduce new data in incremental steps and to avoid overwhelming the reader with new information. I have also sprinkled the book with anecdotes and historical events to make the narrative more interesting reading. The goal throughout was to write a book that was informative and could be understood by the general reader. ... Read more

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Thrombosis & Bleeding, An Era of Discovery
Dr. Hougie's new book is a real gem. Only someone with personal involvement in the field, over a long time, as well as a talent for writing, as Dr. Hougie has, could have condensed so much information, and so clearly, in only 184 pages. I read the book from cover to cover, and found delight in each page.
Most books of Thrombosis and Bleeding are enormous, dry, and written for the expert. This book is a wonderful exception. I recommend it very highly to all health professionals longing to understand the difficult field of Hemostasis, from its historical beginnings, to the most recent concepts. In fact the book should have had an additional subtitle: "Coagulation Made Easy AND Pleasant". Liberto Pechet, MD. FACP ... Read more

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Boston Univ., MA. Comprehensive, systematic review of the biology and pathology of the hemostatic system and the resulting clinical disorders. For specialists and residents in hematology and cardiology. High-quality halftone images, illustrations, and color plates are included. Previous edition: c1998. ... Read more

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"Read this if you want to go to heaven . . . but not via the hospital! This book is your 'get out of the hospital alive' card-it will put years on your life" -Edward A. Taub, M.D. Lanny Taub, M.D. A framework of common sense and wisdom for anyone who must bear the burden of severe illness and advanced institutional medical treatment. -Keith Burnett, M.D, Diplomate, American Board of Radiology Hospitals can be dangerous to your health! Your mission: stay out of them! But if you do need to go in for anything serious, BE PREPARED. And this book will show you how. Richard Stevens, one of the most successful businesspeople in America, is also a survivor of a heart transplant, colon cancer, a coma, and acute thrombosis. In this eye-opening book, you'll learn what you must do to keep yourself out of hospitals . . . and how to maximize the likelihood that if you do need hospitalization, you'll survive not just your illness but your medical care! Doctor- and hospital-caused mistakes are two of the leading killers in our society. You and your loved ones deserve the knowledge about how to keep yourself healthy now . . . and healthy and alive if hospitalization is ever something you need. This book will save your life! ... Read more

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Life Saver
Dick's rules saved my mothers life !
...his easy to follow, no nonsense rules really work.
Taking charge of my mothers medical treatment while she was in the hospital
was the only way we were able to ensure she got the proper care she
needed.

essential reading BEFORE entering the hospital
dick and joan stevens have used their experiences through the years to create the most helpful guide for anyone facing health issues. it is a lively and informative read. a great gift for yourself, your family members and all your friends. i loved what i learned from them. thank you dick and joan!

What you don't know can hurt you.
As a Medical doctor with 46 years of clinical practice experience, and having recently survived a catastrophic, life-threatening, acutespinal epiduralabscess, I can readily attest to the authors' many harrowing and nearly disastrous examples when being hospitalized for a critical care emergency. The book was very well written. The information was up-beat, organized, and easy to read. I think it is an important book, that needs to be read by everyone. It is up each one of us to be as aware as possible of all our options, and be able to take a pro-active role in our own, or our loved-one's health care decisions.
Lord Lee-Benner,MD,FACE
Newport Beach,CA

Paula Klug's review of Never Give Up
My husband, and I are long time friends of Dick, and Joan, and basically have lived through all the trials, and tribulations they went through with them. Some people might say, how could this all be true.I can verify that it is true, and actually happened to them.The most important thing I learned from the book is the fact that none of us can go through this alone.We wouldn't have a chance to survive.We all need help, and hopefully can find it.Someone to watch the medications, write down what the Doctor is saying to us, making sure the nurse washes her hands before she touches our loved one. I am so proud of them, I call Dick, the man with 9 lives. Paula Klug

Never Give Up! How i survived a Heart Transplant.
This book was an eye opener for me. Mr. Stevens incorporates traditional medicine with alternative suggestions. His advice on searching out all options available to patients was enlightening. It is an easy read with important information for the patient and the caretaker.
His devotion to his wife through all the trauma and multiple illness is a tribute. I recommend this book highly.
Mary Stanley
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“Over the last decades, major progress has been made in quality assurance of hemostatic laboratory assays. This book will be an indispensable part of every hemostasis laboratory, where, given its hands-on nature, it will rarely sit to get dusty on the shelves.” - Frits R. Rosendaal, Leiden University Medical Center

The hemostasis laboratory has a vital role in the diagnosis and management of patients with familial and acquired hemorrhagic and thrombotic disorders. Its role in the monitoring traditional anticoagulant therapy as well as therapy using new anticoagulants presents new challenges to the laboratory. Quality in Laboratory Hemostasis and Thrombosis not only addresses these important issues, but also covers international guidelines for testing, the development of international standard materials, management of hemostasis testing from the laboratory to the point of care as well as molecular genetic testing.

Designed as a guide for all those working in hemostasis laboratories, this book details a quality program that, when put into place, will help to improve standards in testing. All of the authors are internationally recognised for their work in hemostasis and thrombosis. Using their experience, they provide information on standards, equipment and methods that will guide the development of a quality program to support all activities in the hemostasis laboratory. ... Read more

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Critical Decisions in Thrombosis and Hemostasis. The authors use algorithms, or decision trees, to guide clinicians through diagnosis of thrombosis (blood clotting and arterial blockage) and hemostasis (excessive bleeding or failure of blood to clot.) These two problems are often life threatening and must be dealt with swiftly and effectively. Following a step-by-step decision tree is a proven method of conveying information quickly. There are three major sections to this book--Venous Thrombosis, Arterial Thrombosis, and Hemostasis. Each section includes clinical assessment, diagnosis and therapy, including the latest drug therapies. ... Read more

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A review of clinical topics concerning perinatal thrombosis and hemostasis is given by international experts in this book. It focuses on three main areas: pregnancy complicated by coagulation disorders; brain haemorrhage (including vitamin K deficiency); and perinatal haemorrhage in mothers and the newborn. The contributions build a bridge between basic science and clinical medicine as well as between the pediatrician and obstetrician. This book of proceedings on perinatology, obstetrics and haematology is intended for clinicians and researchers. ... Read more

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What we now call deep venous thrombosis (DVT) has been elucidated by a diversity of investigative approaches during the past four centuries. The authors of this book survey the history of the field and ask: why has one of these perspectives the haematological/biochemical come to dominate research into the causation of DVT during the past 50 years and to exclude alternatives? In answering this question, they show that the current consensus model is conceptually flawed. Building on the work of William Harvey, John Hunter, Rudolf Virchow, Ludwig Aschoff and a number of pathologists in the mid-20^th century, they offer a revised account of the aetiology of this condition. In the process they retrace and review the 160-year-old philosophical and methodological schism in biomedical research and, using DVT as an example, propose how this schism might be bridged to the benefit of both research and clinical practice.

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Conversion of a soluble fibrinogen into insoluble fibrin with thrombin leads to the formation of a hemostatic plug that under physiological conditions is degraded by plasmin. Thrombosis is considered to be a result of an imbalance between procoagulant and anticoagulant activities of blood and the persistent presence of fibrin clots in the coronary, pulmonary or cerebral circulations. The main component of a thrombus is fibrin formed from fibrinogen by the action of thrombin. Human plasma fibrinogen is one of the largest plasma proteins composed of three pairs of polypeptide chains linked together by means of disulfide bonds. This book discusses and presents information regarding the significance of free radical-modified fibrinogen in thrombosis and related diseases. ... Read more