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Venous Thromboembolism in Advanced Disease: A Clinical Guide
Contributor(s): Noble, Simon I. R. (Editor), Johnson, Miriam J. (Editor), Lee, Agnes Y. Y. (Editor)
ISBN: 0199232040     ISBN-13: 9780199232048
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
OUR PRICE:   $99.75  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2009
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BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Terminal Care
- Medical | Cardiology
- Medical | Oncology - General
Dewey: 616.145
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.65 lbs) 192 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
There is increasing recognition of the burden of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with advanced incurable disease and the clinical, ethical, and philosophical challenges they may pose. With a growing elderly population and oncological therapies helping patients live longer with
malignant disease, VTE is likely to be an ongoing problem. Whilst presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of VTE in general medicine is well established, its management within the palliative care setting is less clear-cut. Clinical presentation is often masked by other palliative symptoms, and
symptoms can be consistent with those of other conditions; diagnosis is therefore underappreciated, and the condition can be difficult to manage.

Bringing together contributions from international experts in the field of VTE and palliative care, this book explores the increasing challenges faced by healthcare professionals when managing VTE in advanced disease. Topics such as the epidemiology and pathogenesis of the condition are discussed.
It appraises the current evidence informing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of VTE, with particular emphasis on its application to patients with incurable malignancy and non-malignant disease. Chapters are illustrated with key learning points and, where appropriate, case studies are
presented to illustrate the decision-making processes that may occur when balancing the evidence with its impact on patient quality of life.

This practical resource is invaluable for healthcare professionals working in all areas of medicine where patients with advanced cancer and non-malignant disease are cared for.