100 Questions & Answers About Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

Foreword v Introduction vii The Basics 1(10) Diagnosis and Symptoms 11(18) Initial Treatment 29(12) Long-Term Treatment with Warfarin 41(8) Risk Factors 49(14) Pregnancy 63(8) Menstruation and Birth Control 71(6) Menopause and Hormone Therapy 77(2) Medical Problems 79(10) Surgery and Trauma 89(4) Travel 93(4) Activity, Sports, and Recreation 97(6) Complications 103(8) Prevention of Recurrent Clots 111(4) Family and Genetic Issues 115(6) Miscellaneous Topics 121(10) Glossary 131(8) Index 139