Download or read book Surgeon General s Call to Action to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between 350,000 and 600,000 Americans each year contract Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (DVT/PE), and at least 100,000 deaths are thought to be related to these diseases each year. There is great hope and optimism about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. We have made progress in our knowledge of how to prevent, diagnose and treat DVT/PE. But, we are not applying that knowledge on a systematic basis. This Call to Action is intended to serve as a stimulus for the development of a coordinated plan to reverse the current trend and dramatically reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by DVT/PE. It outlines the kinds of activities that are part of this plan. Illustrations.

Download or read book The Surgeon General s Call to Action to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism written by U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last several decades we have seen dramatic drops in the mortality rates from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in this country. Yet challenges remain, and certain areas of medicine have not seen improvements. One of the biggest challenges relates to blood clots in the legs (a disease known as deep vein thrombosis or DVT), which can not only cause pain, swelling, and other discomfort, but also frequently travel to the lungs, causing a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism (PE). The best estimates indicate that 350,000 to 600,000 Americans each year suffer from DVT and PE, and that at least 100,000 deaths may be directly or indirectly related to these diseases. This is far too many, since many of these deaths can be avoided. Because the disease disproportionately affects older Americans, we can expect more suffering and more deaths in the future as our population ages–unless we do something about it. The Institute of Medicine has classified the failure to provide appropriate screening and preventive treatment to hospitalized, at-risk patients as a medical error, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has ranked the provision of such preventive treatment as one of the most important things that can be done to improve patient safety. Proven, effective measures are available to prevent and treat DVT and PE in high-risk individuals. Yet today the majority of individuals who could benefit from such proven services do not receive them. Too few Americans know what DVT or PE is, how to recognize the symptoms, or how to talk with their clinicians about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Too few health care professionals are aware of the evidence-based practices for identifying high-risk patients and providing preventive, diagnostic, or therapeutic services. Additionally, as in any area of medicine, gaps still remain in our knowledge about how best to care for certain patient subpopulations, and further research is needed. This Surgeon General's Call to Action represents an opportunity for multiple stakeholders to come together in a coordinated effort to reverse the projected trends and to dramatically reduce the pain and suffering caused by DVT and PE in this nation through specific steps in communication, action, research and evaluation. With the involvement of individuals, families, communities, all aspects of research and health care systems, organizations, governments, and the media, we can bring better health to this country.

Download or read book The Surgeon General s Call to Action to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first "Call to Action to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE)," provides vital information on critical health problems that cause enormous health consequences and numerous deaths in our country.

Download or read book Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism written by Edwin J. R. van Beek and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-12 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) occurs less often in children than adults and therefore remains underrecognized despite increasing in incidence. Due to the risk of mortality, short- and long-term morbidity, and increased healthcare costs associated with pediatric VTE, this entity merits better understanding and consideration. With this Research Topic, we aim to highlight some special considerations of pediatric VTE, namely risk factors and epidemiology, rare types of pediatric thrombosis and considerations unique to specific clinical patient subgroups, approaches to management and treatment, and prevention.

Download or read book Cancer Associated Thrombosis written by Alok A. Khorana and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-09-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcasing the expertise of top-tier specialists who contributed to the newly released guidelines for the care of thrombosis in cancer patients, this exciting guide was written and edited by members of the American Society of Clinical Oncology panel, (ASCO), on the prevention and treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis, among others, and provides

Download or read book Acute Pulmonary Embolism written by A. Geibel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The value of echocardiography in the diagnostic work-up of patients with suspected acute pulmonary embolism.- New developments in the thrombolytic therapy of venous thrombosis.- Mechanism of blood coagulation. Newer aspects of anticoagulant and antithrombotic therapy.MR-angiography in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.Scintigraphy-ventilation/perfusion scanning and imaging of the embolus.- Clinical course and prognosis of acute pulmonary embolism.- The molecular mechanisms of inherited thombophilia.

Download or read book The Right Heart written by Sean P. Gaine and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heart and lung are intricately linked. When the heart is affected by disease, the lungs will often show some related pathological or clinical conditions and vice versa. Pulmonary heart disease is by definition a condition when the lungs cause the heart to fail. The left ventricle in combination with the other structures in the “left heart” pumps blood throughout the body. The right ventricle (and structures of the “right heart”) pumps blood to the lungs where it is oxygenated and returned to the left heart for distribution. In normal circumstances, the right heart pumps blood into the lungs without any resistance. The lungs usually have minimal pressure and the right heart easily pumps blood through. However when there is lung disease present, like emphysema, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) or pulmonary hypertension- the small blood vessels become very stiff and rigid. The right ventricle is no longer able to push blood into the lungs and eventually fails. This is known as pulmonary heart disease. Pulmonary heart disease is also known as right heart failure or cor pulmonale. The chief cause of right heart failure is the increase in blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary artery).

Download or read book Avoiding Common ICU Errors written by Lisa Marcucci and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket book succinctly describes 318 errors commonly made by attendings, residents, interns, nurses, and nurse-anesthetists in the intensive care unit, and gives practical, easy-to-remember tips for avoiding these errors. The book can easily be read immediately before the start of a rotation or used for quick reference on call. Each error is described in a short, clinically relevant vignette, followed by a list of things that should always or never be done in that context and tips on how to avoid or ameliorate problems. Coverage includes all areas of ICU practice except the pediatric intensive care unit.

Download or read book Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea written by Ki Beom Kim and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides comprehensive information on the etiology, pathophysiology, medical implications, diagnosis, and surgical and nonsurgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Divided into five parts, the book begins with principles and fundamentals of OSA and its diagnostic considerations. Subsequent parts then address non-surgical management, surgical management, and maxillomandibular advancements for OSA. Chapters seek to approach this common disorder from the viewpoint of multiple specialties, thereby promoting the development of a broad strategy for the evaluation and management of OSA patients that draws on each of them. An invaluable reference, Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Evidence-Based, Multidisciplinary Textbook meets the needs of advanced dental and medical students, orthodontic, maxillofacial, ENT, neurology, and plastic surgery residents, and sleep medicine and pulmonary physicians.​​

Download or read book Advances in Surgery 2020 written by John L. Cameron and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-08-30 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year, Advances in Surgery reviews the most current practices in general surgery. A distinguished editorial board, headed by Dr. John Cameron, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in general surgery bring concepts to a clinical level and explore their everyday impact on patient care.

Download or read book Perioperative Drill Based Crisis Management written by Steven Butz and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual provides medical professionals with a script to run, discuss, and evaluate effective emergency drills in the perioperative setting.

Download or read book Rutherford s Vascular Surgery 2 Volume Set written by Jack L. Cronenwett and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-03-09 with total page 8124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rutherford's Vascular Surgery - the most acclaimed comprehensive reference in its field - presents definitive, state-of-the-art guidance on every aspect of vascular health care, equipping you to make the best clinical decisions and optimize outcomes. Extensively revised by many new, international authors - led by Drs. Jack Cronenwett and K. Wayne Johnston - and now published in association with the Society for Vascular Surgery, this 7th Edition provides the authoritative answers that surgeons, interventionalists, and vascular medicine specialists need to provide effective care for vascular surgery patients. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you’re using or where you’re located. Get answers you can depend on. Now published in association with the Society for Vascular Surgery, Rutherford's delivers the world’s most trusted information on all major areas of vascular health care, written by international experts, with up-to-date bibliographies and annotated recommended references. Overcome any clinical challenge with in-depth sections on Fundamental Considerations, Patient Evaluation, Atherosclerotic Risk Factors, Perioperative Care, Bleeding and Clotting, Complications, Venous Disease, Lymphedema, Arteriovenous Anomalies, Hemodialysis Access, Miscellaneous Technique, Grafts and Devices, Cerebrovascular Disease, Lower Extremity Arterial Disease, Upper Extremity Arterial Disease, Arterial Aneurysms, Renal and Mesenteric Disease, and Trauma and Acute Limb Ischemia. Choose the best management option for each patient with discussions of operative, endovascular, and non-operative approaches for vascular conditions. Access the complete contents of Rutherford's Vascular Surgery online at www.expertconsult.com - with monthly updates from the Journal of Vascular Surgery and the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, plus videos of procedures, an image library, review questions, and more. Master the latest developments, techniques, and approaches with thorough updates on endovascular applications, vascular access, imaging, non-operative management, and much more. View clinical and physical findings and operative techniques more vividly with a new full-color layout and more full-color images.

Download or read book CURRENT VASCULAR SURGERY written by Mark K. Eskandari and published by PMPH-USA. This book was released on 2015-12-31 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current Vascular Surgery addresses contemporary topics and controversies in vascular and endovascular surgery, providing a comprehensive overview of the field’s recent evolution. The volume is the result of the 40th Annual Vascular Symposium sponsored by the Division of Vascular Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. The symposium was held in Chicago on December 10–14, 2015. The symposium was held at the InterContinental Hotel on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The symposium brought together over 50 national experts to address timely topics and controversies in vascular and endovascular surgery. As has been the tradition, presentations cover the full spectrum of vascular surgery including changes in management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease, new treatment options for lower extremity arterial occlusive disease, hemodialysis, improvements in techniques for complex venous disease, and developments in aortic stent graft repair in the chest and abdomen. Each chapter in this volume is based on a presentation, but the book chapters provide deeper, more detailed information than is possible in a symposium presentation.

Download or read book Vascular Reconstructions written by Jamal J. Hoballah and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-02-04 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the first edition of Vascular Reconstructions was published almost twenty years ago, endovascular surgery was still in its infancy. Endovascular approaches became the preferred initial intervention for many vascular pathologies resulting in a major decrease in open vascular surgical procedures. In order to build upon changes in the management of vascular pathology over the past two decades, this second edition of Vascular Reconstructions was conceived. The first part starts with a review of commonly used vascular instruments and an overview of grafts and sutures used in vascular reconstructions. A detailed chapter on vascular anatomy and exposures is provided to serve as a quick reference before starting a vascular procedure. The remaining chapters in the first part of this book review the basic steps usually performed before and after constructing a vascular anastomosis in addition to thrombectomy and endarterectomy. The second part of this book focuses on the various methods used to conduct a vascular reconstruction, which include primary closure, closure with a patch angioplasty, end-to-end, end-to-side, and side- to-side anastomoses. The various possible modifications used are outlined. The third part of this book reviews the various adjunctive methods used when constructing the proximal or distal anastomoses of an infrainguinal bypass. The fourth part of the book reviews the various modifications that are carried out when constructing the proximal and distal anastomoses of an aortic occlusive or aneurysmal pathology. The vascular anastomoses workshop that inspired the conception of this book is included as an appendix. The fifth part focuses on endovascular therapy and imaging. Vascular Reconstructions: Anatomy, Exposures, and Techniques 2nd Edition aims to make the vascular rotation a pleasant experience for surgical residents, the vascular faculty, recent graduates embarking on conducting vascular reconstructions independently, and healthcare providers who wish to be familiar with the various steps involved in conducting a vascular procedure.

Download or read book Current Management of Venous Diseases written by Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-12-09 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides an overview of venous diseases and focuses on clinical evaluation and management. It is intended to guide the treating physician by summarizing the evidence, giving technical tips, and outlining algorithms for common conditions. A unique feature of this book is clinical pearls given by experts in the field that are highlighted in each chapter. The first section of the book describes the essential anatomy and physiology/pathophysiology. It also includes evaluation of common presentations of venous diseases such as extremity edema and lower extremity ulceration with a summary for work up that includes conditions that can mimic venous diseases. The organization of the book follows the basic pathophysiology of venous disorders with chapters addressing special conditions of common interest such as pelvic congestion syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, and May-Thurner syndrome. There is emphasis on novel treatment modalities and emerging technologies through dedicated chapters to anticoagulant agents, emerging modalities to treat superficial venous reflux and venous stent technology. Finally, this book is a melting pot for physicians who have shown dedication and passion to the care of patients with venous disease regardless of specialty and location.The authors are an international panel of vascular experts who trained in vascular surgery, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, hematology, pulmonology and critical care medicine. Therefore, the book will be of great value to the physicians and trainees in those specialties and to any person interested in developing in depth knowledge of the management of venous diseases.

Download or read book Pulmonary Embolism written by Belinda Rivera-Lebron and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-08-28 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of all stages of pulmonary embolism, starting with acute and ending with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is responsible for 150-250,000 hospitalizations and 60-100,000 deaths each year in the United States, making it the third most common cause of cardiovascular death. Acute PE spans a wide spectrum of clinical outcomes mainly based on the right ventricle’s (RV) capacity to tolerate strain. There have been many recent advances in the field of PE, including guidelines on classification and risk stratification, anticoagulation, as well as evolving areas in treatment options and follow up. The text begins with a review of the epidemiology and risk factors for PE. Chapters then delve into reviewing the decision pathways based on PE severity and treatment options, including the use of oral anticoagulation, systemic and catheter-directed thrombolysis, mechanical and surgical thrombectomy, and hemodynamic support with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The text then focuses on post-PE complications such as post-PE syndrome, chronic thromboembolic disease, and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). This is an ideal guide for providers of lung health, including pulmonary and critical care physicians, cardiologists, thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons. Physician-trainees, physician assistants, nurses and respiratory therapists with interest in pulmonary disorders, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary embolism, critical care or pulmonary hypertension will also find great value in this comprehensive guide.