Thrombosis and malignancy

The book was written under the editorial supervision of Associate Professor Jana Hirmerová from the Internal Medicine Clinic of the University Hospital Pilsen and the Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen. This is the first comprehensive look at the serious issue of venous thromboembolism in patients with malignancy.

It presents epidemiological data, pathophysiological implications, current recommendations for prevention and treatment, results of new studies, possibilities of oncological screening in patients with thromboembolism. The publication also deals with some specific problems of cancer patients with venous thromboembolism and their management in clinical practice.

The book will be of particular interest to internists, angiologists, oncologists and general practitioners, but also to all other medical specialties that care for patients with cancer.