Peripheral Vascular Disease. Basic Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches

Summary:

Written by cardiologists and subspecialists who treat peripheral vascular problems, this text provides quick and practical guidance on the diagnosis and management of peripheral vascular disease (PVD).

Coverage begins with anatomy, etiology, signs and symptoms, and risk factors and proceeds to medical treatment noninvasive and invasive diagnosis, intervention, and surgical treatment.

FEATURES:

• Discusses medical and surgical treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Includes a section on training cardiovascular fellows, residents and housestaff
• Contains a chapter on the economic impact of Peripheral Vascular Disease

Contents

Anatomy, Etiology, Signs and Symptoms of Peripheral Vascular Disease

Anatomy, Physiology, and Response to Vascular Injury
Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease as a Systemic Process
Peripheral Vascular Assessment: History Taking and Physical Examination of the Arterial and Venous Systems
Intermittent Claudication

Risk Factors for Peripheral Vascular Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease in Patients with Diabetes
Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome
Uncommon Types of Occlusive Arterial Disease
Hypertension: Evaluation, Therapy, and Review of Landmark Trials
Obesity: An Epidemic
Peripheral Neuropathy: Cardiovascular Implications
Erectile Dysfunction as an Indicator of Vascular Disease

Medical Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease

The Management of Hyperlipidemia and Exercise Therapy in the Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease: Risk Factor Identification and Modification
Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Therapy in Peripheral Vascular Disease

Diagnosis and Intervention in Peripheral Vascular Disease

Noninvasive Diagnosis of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Optimal Endovascular Therapy for Lower Extremity Revascularization
Imaging of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Physiology of Renal Artery Disease
Renal Artery Stenosis: Diagnosis and Management
Atherosclerotic Subclavian Artery Disease and Revascularization
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Intracranial Interventions
Iliofemoral Disease
Transradial Approach for Catheterization: Technique and Limitations by Unusual Anatomy
Complications of Interventional Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Renal Injury Following Contrast Agents

Surgical Treatment in Peripheral Vascular Disease

Pre- and Post-operative Management of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks in Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease
Surgery for Peripheral Vascular Disease
Stent Grafts for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Surgical Treatment in Peripheral Vascular Disease and Footcare Management

Systemic Manifestations of Peripheral Vascular Disease

Vascular Concepts in Wound Healing
Management of Patients with Lower Extremity Ulcers

Novel Developments in the Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease

Excimer Laser Revascularization for Peripheral Arterial Disease: Technology, Interventional Techniques and Clinical Outcomes
Stent Selection for Iliac and Superficial Femoral Artery Interventions

Training Cardiovascular Fellows, Medicine Residents, and Housestaff

Technical Requirements for Cardiovascular Training in Peripheral Vascular Disease
Training and Credentialing for Interventional Therapy for Peripheral Vascular Disease

Venous Disease

Deep Venous Thrombosis: Risks and Management
Pulmonary Embolism: Diagnosis and Treatment
Recognizing, Understanding and Treating Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Impact of Peripheral Vascular Disease

The Economic Impact of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Billing and Coding for Peripheral Vascular Disease

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