Systemic Cardiac Embolism

Fundamental Issues Physiology of Coagulation Biochemistry of Vitamin K: Implications for Warfarin Therapy Mechanisms of Thrombolysis Heparin: Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, and Dose-Response Relationships Pharmacological Strategies for Antithrombotic Therapy Technology Cardiac and Peripheral Ultrasound Radionuclide-Based Imaging Techniques for Thrombus Detection Magnetic Resonance Imaging Comprehensive Cardiac Evaluation with Cine Computed Tomography Miscellaneous Techniques Management Considerations The Left Ventricle Cardiac Valves: Native and Prosthetic The Left Atrium Paradoxical Embolization: Diagnosis and Management The Aorta and Carotid Arteries Ventricular Assist Devices and the Total Artificial Heart: Clinical Uses and Thromboembolic Complications.