; with contributions from Deirdre A. Lane...[et al.
London
: Springer Healthcare,
, c2010.
1 online resource (viii, 72 p.)
: , ill.
Print
Includes bibliographical references.
The coagulation pathway and approaches to anticoagulation -- Common clinical indications for anticoagulation -- The vitamin K antagonists and their limitations -- Haemorrhage risks, patient perspectives, and quality-of-life issues -- New oral anticoagulants -- Future directions.