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.