Vascular Medicine and Endovascular Interventions

If you plan to take the Vascular Medicine Board Examination, this book is essential. Presenting the compiled knowledge of experts in the field and emphasizing topics covered on the exam, this concise text: facilitates review and retention of material with questions and answers for each chapter covers topics from multiple perspective through multidisciplinary authorship serves as a convenient quick reference with highlighted bullet points is endorsed by the Society for Vascular Medicine and Biology Beginning with vascular biology, the book progresses through a series of specific diseases, disorders, and conditions. The authors cover testing, treatment, and techniques, providing a comprehensive source of dependable information on clinical evaluation and management.

List of Contributors vii Acknowledgments ix Preface xi 1. Vascular Biology 1 2. Vasculitis and Connective Tissue Disease 11 3. Upper Extremity Arterial Disease: Raynaud Syndrome Occlusive Arterial Diseases and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 26 4. Chronic Venous Disease and Lymphatic Disease 44 5. Thrombophilia 59 6. Venous Thromboembolism 75 7. Arterial Testing in the Vascular Laboratory 92 8. Venous Testing in the Vascular Laboratory 109 9. Perioperative Management of Vascular Surgery 115 10. Unusual Vascular Diseases 124 11. Leg Ulcerations 141 12. Clinical Evaluation of Peripheral Arterial Disease—Lower Extremity 149 13. Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease: Natural History Epidemiology and Prognosis 156 14. Medical Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease 163 15. Acute Arterial Disorders 169 16. Aortic Aneurysms 186 17. Aortic Dissection and Dissection-Like Syndromes 194 18. Renal and Mesenteric Artery Disease 201 19. Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke 212 20. Patient Selection and Diagnosis for Endovascular Procedures 221 21. Endovascular Techniques I: Catheters and Diagnostic Angiography 226 22. Endovascular Techniques II: Wires Balloons and Stents 234 23. Aortoiliac Intervention 239 24. Diseases of the Aorta 244 25. Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting 251 26. Endovascular Treatment of Renal and Mesenteric Arterial Stenosis 259 27. Endovascular Therapy for Brachiocephalic Vessels 267 28. Endovascular Treatment of Lower Extremity Occlusive Arterial Disease 277 29. Thrombolytic Therapy for Arterial and Venous Occlusive Disease 285 30. Endovascular Treatment of Venous Disease 293 31. Complications of Endovascular Procedures 302 Answers 313 Index 321