Venous thromboembolism in advanced disease : a clinical guide / edited by Simon I.R. Noble, Miriam J. Johnson, Agnes Y.Y. Lee. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008. - 192 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

This book provides an evidence-based, clinical guide to treating venous thromboembolism (VTE) in palliative care, highlighting the uncertainties faced by clinicians when confronted with this common but complex issue, and dealing with both cancer and non-malignant diseases. VTE includes all blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

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Thromboembolism--Palliative treatment.
Thrombophlebitis--Palliative treatment.
Catastrophic illness--Complications.
Cancer--Complications.

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