A history of the diagnosis and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

The history of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism echoes the naes of Harvey, Virchow, Margagni, Lannec, Trendelenberg, Ochsner DeBakey, Murray and many other famous figures in medicine. Through anatomical observation, physiologic experimentation, and laboratory or clinical investigation, they...

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Published in:The Ochsner journal 2002, Vol.4 (1), p.9-13
Main Authors: McFadden, P Michael, Ochsner, John L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood clots
Disease
Disease prevention
Embolisms
Health risk assessment
Heart surgery
Medical diagnosis
Ostomy
Pulmonary arteries
Pulmonary embolisms
Thrombosis
Veins & arteries
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Summary:The history of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism echoes the naes of Harvey, Virchow, Margagni, Lannec, Trendelenberg, Ochsner DeBakey, Murray and many other famous figures in medicine. Through anatomical observation, physiologic experimentation, and laboratory or clinical investigation, they individually and collectively contributed to our current knowledge and approach to the treatment of these common and often life-threatening maladies. This article chronicles the important historical milestones in the understanding and development of current surgical and medical management of thromboembolic disease.
ISSN:1524-5012