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Chapter-36 The History of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Thromboembolism

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Cardiology (A Clinical & Historical Perspective)

Author
1. Chatterjee A
2. Deb PK
ISBN
9789350900819
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12259_36
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2013
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
1. Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata, India
2. ESI Hospital, Manciktolla, Kolkata
Chapter keywords
deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism, electrocardiography, echocardiography, contrast venography, pulmonary angiography, ventilation perfusion scan, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, D-dimer

Abstract

This chapter discusses the history of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism. The etiology of the disease is discussed. Clinical picture is described. Investigations are done through electrocardiography, echocardiography, chest X-ray, contrast venography, pulmonary angiography, ventilation perfusion scan, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and D-dimer. Medical management, surgical management, and prevention are explained.

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