Inpatient Anticoagulation

✍ Scribed by Scott A. Flanders, Sanjay Saint(eds.)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Year: 2011
Tongue: English
Leaves: 430
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

The first practical guide for hospitalists on the use of anticoagulants in hospitalized patients

This edited volume provides a comprehensive overview of the vital topic of anticoagulation in the hospital setting. Designed specifically for use by hospital-based clinicians and associated hospital-based staff, this fully evidence-based book addresses the most commonly used anticoagulant agents, the latest advances in anticoagulation drugs, and primary indications for their use at therapeutic levels.

This thorough, easy-to-use reference summarizes the most important guidelines and medical literature on anticoagulation. It features a careful review of the epidemiology and treatment of complications associated with anticoagulants. Unique topics include transition of care and practical strategies for developing and implementing quality improvement programs to enhance the administration and safety of anticoagulants.

This concise resource also covers:

Antiplatelet medications
The treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism in medical patients
Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in surgical patients
Peri-operative management of oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents
Prevention of cardioembolic stroke
Antithrombotics for ischemic stroke
Antithrombotic therapy for non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
Hemorrhagic complications of anticoagulants in hospitalized patients
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

Hospitalists and other members of the patient care team will find that Inpatient Anticoagulation answers their questions with dependable and timely information.Content:
Chapter 1 Pharmacology of Parenteral Anticoagulants (pages 1–24): Kathleen H. McCool and Daniel M. Witt
Chapter 2 Pharmacology of Vitamin K Antagonists (pages 25–46): Jaekyu Shin and Steven R. Kayser
Chapter 3 Antiplatelet Medications (pages 47–65): Michael Kornfeld and Joseph R. Munsayac
Chapter 4 Newer Oral Anticoagulants (pages 67–80): Taki Galanis and Geno J. Merli
Chapter 5 Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Medical Patients (pages 81–106): Alex C. Spyropoulos and Charles E. Mahan
Chapter 6 Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Surgical Patients (pages 107–136): Nancy Torres Finnerty and Franklin Michota
Chapter 7 Treatment of Acute Venous Thromboembolism in Hospitalized Patients (pages 137–160): Tracy Minichiello, Lauren Doctoroff and Elizabeth A. Farrell
Chapter 8 Perioperative Management of Oral Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents (pages 161–177): Ramiro Jervis and Andrew Dunn
Chapter 9 Prevention of Cardioembolic Stroke (pages 179–203): Ali Mahajerin and Warren J. Manning
Chapter 10 Antithrombotics for Ischemic Stroke (pages 205–222): Fadi B. Nahab and Sakib Qureshi
Chapter 11 Antithrombotic Therapy for Non?ST?Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (pages 223–240): David Lao and Andrew Boyle
Chapter 12 Parenteral Anticoagulants: Special Considerations in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Obesity (pages 241–290): Sarah A. Spinler, Millie Rajyaguru, Julie K. Atay and John Fanikos
Chapter 13 Hemorrhagic Complications of Anticoagulants in Hospitalized Patients (pages 291–330): Allison Burnett, Jason Cohen and David A. Garcia
Chapter 14 Heparin?Induced Thrombocytopenia (pages 331–359): David Feinbloom and John Fani Srour
Chapter 15 Transitions in Care: Inpatient Anticoagulation (pages 361–375): Neil Gupta, Diane Sliwka and Margaret C. Fang
Chapter 16 Optimizing Inpatient Anticoagulation: Strategies for Quality Improvement (pages 377–414): Greg Maynard, Ian Jenkins, Brian Clay, Michael Montazeri and Doug Humber

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