Handbook of Oral Anticoagulation

• Main Authors: Lip, Gregory Y H. (Author), Shantsila, Eduard (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Tarporley : Springer Healthcare Ltd. : Imprint: Springer Healthcare, 2010.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Cardiology.; Medicine & Public Health.

An overview of the new oral warfarin alternatives, an important new area in therapy for cardiovascular disease, provided by a leading expert. Presented in a concise format Authored by a well-known expert Provides a user-friendly overview of the most important clinical trials.

Table of Contents:

• The coagulation pathway and approaches to anticoagulation
• Common clinical indications for anticoagulation
• The vitamin K antagonists and their limitations
• Haemorrhage risks, patient perspectives, and quality-of-life issues
• New oral anticoagulants
• Future directions.