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Article: Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism.(Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism (Contemporary Cardiology) )(Book review)
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- Respiratory Care
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- December 1, 2008
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Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Stavros V Konstantinides MD, editor. Foreword by Samuel Z Goldhaber MD. Contemporary Cardiology series, Christopher P Cannon MD, series editor. Totowa, New Jersey: Humana Press. 2007. Hard cover, illustrated, 271 pages, $149.
Acute pulmonary embolism is a common and complex medical condition that, as stated in this book's foreword, "causes dread among physicians and patients." Its symptoms are nonspecific, diagnosis is difficult and requires a high degree of suspicion, and treatment is often controversial. Understanding the nuances and controversies when diagnosing and treating pulmonary embolism is critical for providers in ...