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.

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 BiologyBeginning 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 viiAcknowledgments ixPreface xi1. Vascular Biology 12. Vasculitis and Connective Tissue Disease 113. Upper Extremity Arterial Disease: Raynaud Syndrome Occlusive Arterial Diseases and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 264. Chronic Venous Disease and Lymphatic Disease 445. Thrombophilia 596. Venous Thromboembolism 757. Arterial Testing in the Vascular Laboratory 928. Venous Testing in the Vascular Laboratory 1099. Perioperative Management of Vascular Surgery 11510. Unusual Vascular Diseases 12411. Leg Ulcerations 14112. Clinical Evaluation of Peripheral Arterial Disease--Lower Extremity 14913. Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease: Natural History Epidemiology and Prognosis 15614. Medical Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease 16315. Acute Arterial Disorders 16916. Aortic Aneurysms 18617. Aortic Dissection and Dissection-Like Syndromes 19418. Renal and Mesenteric Artery Disease 20119. Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke 21220. Patient Selection and Diagnosis for Endovascular Procedures 22121. Endovascular Techniques I: Catheters and Diagnostic Angiography 22622. Endovascular Techniques II: Wires Balloons and Stents 23423. Aortoiliac Intervention 23924. Diseases of the Aorta 24425. Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting 25126. Endovascular Treatment of Renal and Mesenteric Arterial Stenosis 25927. Endovascular Therapy for Brachiocephalic Vessels 26728. Endovascular Treatment of Lower Extremity Occlusive Arterial Disease 27729. Thrombolytic Therapy for Arterial and Venous Occlusive Disease 28530. Endovascular Treatment of Venous Disease 29331. Complications of Endovascular Procedures 302Answers 313Index 321