Sometimes Less is Better The Treatment of Thromboembolism
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“Ed Cramer” is a 47-year-old mechanical engineer who is being treated for venous thromboembolism. He was 45 when he first developed a blood clot in the lower part of his left leg and had to be hospitalized for five days. A year later, he developed a second blood clot, which almost killed him. This case study explores the physiology and treatment of venous thromboembolism, a condition which kills 60,000 people each year in the United States. The case was developed for use in graduate-level courses in medicine and pharmacy. Less
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Grade: Graduate
Topics: Structure and Function in Living Things, Life Sciences, Professional Development, Human Anatomy & Physiology
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