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Nearly two million Americans are affected annually by deep vein thrombosis. Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, or a loved one of someone suffering from this disease, this book offers help. The only text available to provide both the doctor's and patient's views, 100 Questions & Answers About Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions. Written by two prominent physicians , Drs. James and Ortel, with "insider" advice from actual patients, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this condition.

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