Table of Contents

Diagnostic Approach to the Patient with Suspected Pulmonary Embolism.- Clinical Probability and D-Dimer Testing.- Imaging of Acute Pulmonary Embolism.- The Search for Deep Vein Thrombosis.- Risk Stratification of Pulmonary Embolism.- Cardiac Biomarkers in the Diagnostic Workup of Pulmonary Embolism.- Importance of a Patent Foramen Ovale.- Contemporary Diagnostic Algorithm for the Hemodynamically Stable Patient With Suspected Pulmonary Embolism.- Contemporary Diagnostic Algorithm for the Hemodynamically Unstable Patient With Suspected Massive Pulmonary Embolism.- Treatment and Secondary Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism.- Heparin Anticoagulation.- Thrombolysis.- Management of the Patient With Fulminant Pulmonary Embolism Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.- Surgical Pulmonary Embolectomy.- Interventional Approaches to the Treatment of Acute Massive Pulmonary Embolism.- Vitamin K Antagonists and Novel Oral Anticoagulant.- Specific Aspects.- Hereditary and Acquired Thrombophilia.- Venous Thromboembolism and Cancer.- Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy.- Venous Thromboembolism in the Era of Air Travel.- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.

Reviews

From the reviews: "...a very timely work by eminent authors and is strongly recommended to those interested in the evaluation of a patient with suspected pulmonary embolism in various clinical settings." -Doody's Book Review, Weighted Numerical Score:95 - 4 Stars "A comprehensive, multiauthored review of the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism. ... This is a highly readable, up-to-date evidence-based text on almost every aspect of pulmonary embolism. ... It is one of the best medical textbooks that I have ever read. ... Recommended Readership: Students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians in the areas of primary care, emergency medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and cardiology." (David A. Froehling, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Vol. 82 (8), August, 2007)