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• Zipes: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part VII - Diseases of the Heart, Pericardium, and Pulmonary Vasculature Bed: Access document
    • Chapter 66 - Pulmonary Embolism: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Pathophysiology: Access document
        • Hypercoagulable States: Access document
        • Relationship Between Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: Access document
      • Diagnosis: Access document
      • Management: Access document
        • Risk Stratification: Access document
        • Prevention of Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism or Deep Venous Thromboembolism: Access document
        • Inferior Vena Caval Interruption: Access document
        • Thrombolysis: Access document
        • Pulmonary Embolectomy: Access document
      • References: Access document
• Mason: Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part 3 - Clinical Respiratory Medicine: Access document
    • Section L - Disorders of the Pulmonary Circulation: Access document
      • Chapter 48 - Pulmonary Thromboembolism: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Pathogenesis and Risk Factors: Access document
        • Natural History: Deep Venous Thrombosis: Access document
        • Natural History: Pulmonary Embolism: Access document
        • Clinical Presentation: Access document
        • Diagnosis of Venous Thrombosis: Access document
        • Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism: Access document
        • Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism: Access document
        • Management of Venous Thromboembolism: Access document
        • Massive Pulmonary Embolism: Access document
        • Postembolic Prophylaxis: Access document
        • Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Access document
        • Other Forms of Embolism: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
        • References: Access document
• Hoffman: Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )

  • Part VIII - Hemostasis and Thrombosis: Access document

    • Chapter 127 - Hypercoagulable States: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Clinical Approach: Access document
      • Inherited Hypercoagulable Disorders: Access document
      • Acquired Thrombotic Disorders: Access document
      • Management: Access document
      • References: Access document
      • References: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 128 - Venous Thromboembolism: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Pathogenesis of Venous Thromboembolism and Clinical Risk Factors: Access document
      • Natural History of Venous Thromboembolism: Access document
      • Diagnosis of Venous Thrombosis: Access document
      • Pulmonary Embolism: Access document
      • Management of Patients with Suspected Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism and Postphlebitic Syndrome: Access document
      • Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism: Access document
      • Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism: Access document
      • Venous Thrombosis in Unusual Sites: Access document
      • References: Access document

  • Part X - Consultative Hematology: Access document

    • Chapter 155 - Hematologic Changes of Pregnancy: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Thrombophilic Complications of Pregnancy: Access document
      • References: Access document
      • References: Access document
• Browner: Skeletal Trauma: Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction, 3rd ed.-2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Section V - Lower Extremity
    • Chapter 60 - Foot Injuries: Access document
      • Deep Venous Thrombosis and Prophylaxis: Access document
• Abeloff: Clinical Oncology 3rd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 45 - Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Cancer-Related Venous Thrombosis: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Epidemiology of Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolism: Access document
    • Natural History of Cancer-Related Venous Thromboembolism: Access document
    • Cancer-Associated Hypercoagulability: Access document
    • Challenges of Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis in Cancer Patients: Access document
    • Challenges of Venous Thromboembolism Treatment in Cancer Patients: Access document
    • Cancer Patient Response to Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins: Access document
    • Lower-Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Management: Access document
    • Upper-Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Management: Access document
    • Pulmonary Embolism Management: Access document
    • Inferior Vena Cava and Intra-Abdominal Deep Vein Thrombosis Management: Access document
    • Superficial Thrombophlebitis Management: Access document
    • Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Access document
    • Venous Thrombosis Prevention in the Cancer Patient: Access document
    • Future Prospects: Access document
    • References: Access document
    • References: Access document
    • References: Access document
• Gabbe: Obstetrics - Normal and Problem Pregnancies 4th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 30 - Respiratory Diseases in Pregnancy: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: Access document
    • Key Points: Access document
    • References: Access document
    • References: Access document
• Ferri: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment-2006 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Section I - Diseases and Disorders: Access document
    • Thrombosis, Deep Vein: Access document
• Goldman: Cecil Textbook of Medicine 22nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part VIII - Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    • Chapter 46 - Approach to the Patient with Possible Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • [Approach to the Patient with Possible Cardiovascular Disease]: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
    • Chapter 78 - Peripheral Venous Disease: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • [Peripheral Venous Disease]: Access document
      • Grade A: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
  • Part XIX - Women's Health: Access document
    • Chapter 253 - Pregnancy: Hypertension and Other Common Medical Problems: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Thromboembolic Disease: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
• Ferri: Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient 6th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 13 - Interdisciplinary Medicine: Access document
    • Venous Thromboembolism: Access document
• Cheng-Zaas: The Osler Medical Handbook 1st Ed. - 2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 3 - Care of the Hospitalized Patient: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Prophylaxis for Deep Venous Thrombosis: Access document
    • References: Access document
  • Chapter 64 - Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Venous Thrombosis: Access document
• Noble: Textbook of Primary Care Medicine, 3rd Ed.-2001 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 80 - Venous Thromboembolism and Pulmonary Hypertensive Diseases: Access document
    • Venous Thromboembolism: Access document
    • Evidence-Based Medicine: Access document
• Gabbe: Obstetrics - Normal and Problem Pregnancies 4th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 30 - Respiratory Diseases in Pregnancy: Access document
    • Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: Access document
  • Chapter 34 - Hematologic Complications of Pregnancy: Access document
    • Hereditary Thrombophilias: Access document
    • Key Points: Access document
• Sabiston: Textbook of Surgery 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 67 - Venous Disease: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Anatomy: Access document
    • Diagnostic Evaluation of Venous Dysfunction: Access document
    • Deep Venous Thrombosis: Access document
    • Treatment: Access document
    • Conclusion: Access document
    • Selected References: Access document
    • References: Access document
• MD Consult Reference Books: Table of contents | Keyword search - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
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• The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents
  • Chapter 212: Peripheral Vascular Disorders: Table of contents
    • General: Access document
    • Venous Thrombosis: Access document
• Family Practice Handbook 4th Ed.-2001: Table of contents
  • Chapter 4: Pulmonary Medicine: Table of contents
    • Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Venous Thrombosis: Access document
• Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery (eMedicine): Table of contents
  • Perioperative DVT Prophylaxis: Access document
  • Perioperative Anticoagulation Management: Access document
  • Paradoxical Embolism: Access document
  • Phlegmasia Alba and Cerulea Dolens: Access document
  • Inferior Vena Caval Thrombosis: Access document
  • Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis: Access document
• Orthopedic Surgery (eMedicine): Table of contents
  • Thromboembolism: Access document
  • Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery: Access document

Emergency Medicine Resources   See also General Emergency Medicine Resources

• Marx: Rosen: Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice 5th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 83 - Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: Access document
    • Perspective: Access document
    • Principles of Disease: Access document
    • Clinical Features: Access document
    • Diagnostic Strategies: Access document
    • Differential Considerations: Access document
    • Management: Access document
    • Disposition: Access document
    • Key Concepts: Access document
• Emergency Medicine (eMedicine): Table of contents
  • Deep Venous Thrombosis and Thrombophlebitis: Access document
  • Septic Thrombophlebitis: Access document

Pediatrics Resources   See also General Pediatrics Resources

• Behrman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part 20 - Diseases of the Blood
    • Section 7 - Hemorrhagic and Thrombotic Diseases
      • Chapter 471 - Acquired Thrombotic Disorders: Access document
• Hoffman: Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )

  • Part VIII - Hemostasis and Thrombosis: Access document

    • Chapter 126 - Disorders of Coagulation in the Neonate: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Developmental Hemostasis: Access document
      • Laboratory Evaluation: Access document
      • Neonatal Thrombosis: Access document
      • References: Access document
• Pediatrics (eMedicine): Table of contents
  • Thromboembolism: Access document

Geriatrics Resources   See also General Geriatrics Resources

• Merck Manual of Geriatrics: Table of contents
  • Chapter 94. Peripheral Venous Disease: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis: Access document
      • Etiology: Access document
      • Symptoms and Signs: Access document
      • Diagnosis: Access document
      • Prophylaxis: Access document
      • Treatment: Access document
  • Chapter 70. Hypercoagulability and Anticoagulation: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Pathophysiology: Access document
    • Prophylaxis of Venous and Arterial Thromboembolism: Access document
      • Specific Anticoagulants: Access document
        • Unfractionated Heparin: Access document
        • Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin: Access document
        • Warfarin: Access document
        • Direct Thrombin Anticoagulants: Access document
        • Fibrinolytic Agents: Access document
        • Platelet Antagonists: Access document

Radiology Resources   See also General Radiology Resources

• Zipes: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part VII - Diseases of the Heart, Pericardium, and Pulmonary Vasculature Bed: Access document
    • Chapter 66 - Pulmonary Embolism: Access document
      • Diagnosis: Access document
• Mettler: Essentials of Radiology 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 5 - Cardiovascular System: Access document
    • Normal Anatomy and Imaging Techniques: Access document
    • Peripheral Vessels: Access document
      • Deep Venous Thrombosis: Access document
• Radiology (eMedicine): Table of contents
  • Deep Venous Thrombosis, Lower Extremity: Access document
  • Deep Venous Thrombosis, Upper Extremity: Access document
  • Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Access document

Pathology Resources

• Zipes: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part VII - Diseases of the Heart, Pericardium, and Pulmonary Vasculature Bed: Access document
    • Chapter 66 - Pulmonary Embolism: Access document
      • Pathophysiology: Access document
        • Hypercoagulable States: Access document
        • Relationship Between Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: Access document
      • Diagnosis: Access document
• Hoffman: Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )

  • Part VIII - Hemostasis and Thrombosis: Access document

    • Chapter 128 - Venous Thromboembolism: Access document
      • Pathogenesis of Venous Thromboembolism and Clinical Risk Factors: Access document
      • Natural History of Venous Thromboembolism: Access document
      • Diagnosis of Venous Thrombosis: Access document
• Kumar: Robbins and Cotran: Pathologic Basis of Disease 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 4 - Hemodynamic Disorders, Thromboembolic Disease, and Shock: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Hemostasis and Thrombosis: Access document
    • Embolism: Access document
    • References: Access document
  • Chapter 11 - Blood Vessels: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Normal: Access document
    • Pathology: Access document
      • Vascular Wall Cells and Their Response to Injury: Access document
      • Veins and Lymphatics: Access document
    • References: Access document

Physical/Rehabilitation Medicine Resources

• Frontera: Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1st Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Section 2 - Rehabilitation
    • Chapter 104 - Deep Vein Thrombosis: Access document
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (eMedicine): Table of contents
  • Prevention of Thromboembolism in Spinal Cord Injury: Access document

Alternative/Complementary Medicine Resources

• Rakel: Integrative Medicine 1st Ed.-2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 22 - Peripheral Vascular Disease: Access document
    • Pathophysiology: Access document
    • Integrative Therapy: Access document
    • Therapeutic Review: Access document
    • References: Access document

Clinical Guidelines

• American College of Chest Physicians: Homepage
  • Physician Resources: Table of contents
    • Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines: List of documents
      • Opinions Regarding the Diagnosis and Management of Venous Thromboembolic Disease: Access document (PDF)
• American Heart Association: Homepage
  • Scientific Statements: List of documents
    • Management of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (1996): Access document
• Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement: Homepage
  • Knowledge Resources: Table of contents
    • Venous Thromboembolism (formerly DVT): Access document
• British Medical Journal: Homepage
  • Collected Resources: Table of contents
    • Venous Thromboembolism : List of documents
• MD Consult Practice Guidelines: Table of contents | Keyword search - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease: List of documents
• National Guideline Clearinghouse: MeSH browse | Detailed search
  • Deep Venous Thrombosis (Keyword search): List of documents
  • Venous Thrombosis (MeSH browse): List of documents

Clinical Trials

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Homepage
  • Heart and Blood Vessel Diseases Trials: Table of contents
    • Thromboembolism: List of documents
    • Embolism and Thrombosis: List of documents
• CenterWatch Clinical Trials by Disease Categories: Table of contents
  • Clinical Trials by Disease Category: Table of contents
    • Cardiology/Vascular Diseases: Table of contents
      • Thrombosis : List of documents
• YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Clinical Trials
  Additional Clinical Trials resources ( These sites have not been reviewed. )

News Resources

• Doctor's Guide to the Internet : Homepage
  • Cardiology News : List of documents
    • Deep Venous Thrombosis (Keyword search) : List of documents
• MD Consult: Homepage - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Today in Medicine : Table of content (scroll down to Cardiology)

Miscellaneous Deep Venous Thrombosis Clinical Resources

• HealthWeb: Homepage
  • Cardiology: Table of contents
    • Educational Resources: List of documents
    • Electronic Journals: List of documents
    • Continuing Education: List of documents
    • Associations: List of documents
    • Discussion Groups: List of documents
    • Consumer Health Resources: List of documents
• YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Deep Vein Thrombosis
  Additional Deep Vein Thrombosis Resources ( These sites have not been reviewed. )
• YAHOO - Health:Diseases and Conditions:Circulation Diseases
  Additional Circulation Diseases resources ( These sites have not been reviewed. )
• YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Vascular Medicine
  Additional Vascular Medicine Resources ( These sites have not been reviewed. )
• YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Cardiology
  Additional Cardiology resources ( These sites have not been reviewed. )