Handbook of Patient Care in Vascular Diseases

Description:

Now in full color, Handbook of Patient Care in Vascular Diseases is a concise quick-reference guide to effectively diagnosing and treating patients with common arterial and venous vascular diseases. Chapter by chapter, content is presented in a convenient online format, and covers everything from the latest diagnostic methodologies to current catheter-based basics to post-op patient management. Diseases and conditions include diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, obesity, and more.

Table of Contents:

Section I: Vascular Pathophysiology

1: Arterial Disease

2: Venous Disease

Section II: Examination of the Vascular System

3: History and Physical Examination of the Arterial System

4: History and Physical Examination of the Venous System

5: Noninvasive Vascular Testing

Section III: Identification and Management of Cardiovascular Risk

6: Risk Factors and Risk Modifications

7: Perioperative Risk Stratification and Clinical Guidelines

8: Perioperative Planning and Care of the Vascular Patient

Section IV: Catheter-Based and Endovascular Concepts

9: Indications and Preparation for Angiography

10: Catheter-Based Technology and Postprocedure Care

11: Basic Fluoroscopic Concepts and Applied Radiation Safety

Section V: Disease-Specific Logical Care Outlines

12: Great Vessel and Carotid Occlusive Disease

13: Lower Extremity Ischemia

14: Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection

15: Renal Artery Diseases

16: Mesenteric Ischemic Syndromes

17: Upper Extremity Vascular Disorders

18: Chronic Venous Disorders

19: Venous Thromboembolism and Hypercoagulable Conditions

20: Hemodialysis Access

Index