dethrombosis

Editor's Corner

Dethrombosing Strategies and Endopharmacologic and Mechanical Techniques

09/05/2008

In this issue of VDM, Shammas has presented several algorithms regarding treatment of the spectrum of acute and chronic lower extremity ischemia with the emphasis refreshingly placed primarily on thrombus, platelets and “clot” management.

In this issue of VDM, Shammas...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management

Review

Dethrombosis of the Lower Extremities: Pharmacologic and Mechanical Techniques

09/05/2008

Nicolas W. Shammas , MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM;

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is thrombogenic. There is a high frequency of elderly patients, diabetics, hyperlipidemics and smokers, conditions associated with hypercoagulation, in patients presenting with PVD.

Peripheral vascular disease...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management