Fibrinolytic and Antithrombotic Therapy

Designed for clinicians, including emergency room physicians, cardiologists, hematologists, and practice nurses. This manual provides conceptual information on managing thrombolytic therapy, and the means to apply it to everyday decision-making and patient care. It stresses practicality, providing information in tabular and algorithm format.

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With the changes in the health care system, medical practitioners of many types are being called on to manage thrombolytic problems previously handled exclusively by the cardiology specialist. Available publications have focused on providing comprehensive information that is subject to unlimited and varied interpretation. This manual will be designed for practicing clinicians and clinicians in training, including emergency room physicians, cardiologists, hematologists, and advanced practice nurses. It will provide not only vital conceptual information on managing thrombolytic therapy, but the means to apply it to everyday decision-making and patient care. Focusing on management guidelines and critical pathways, the volume will stress practicality, providing information in tabular and algorithm format where appropriate.