Peripheral Vascular Disease in Primary Care

Author:   Anita Sharma
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   1st New edition
ISBN:  

9781846194351


Pages:   198
Publication Date:   01 April 2011
Format:   Paperback
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Peripheral Vascular Disease in Primary Care


Overview

Peripheral vascular disease is common and has a significant adverse effect on the quality of life. A general practice with a list size of 6000 patients will have approximately 30 symptomatic patients with peripheral vascular disease' - Anita Sharma Peripheral vascular disease is a commonly neglected condition and therefore often presents in an advanced stage or in a life-threatening manner. General practitioners can play a vital role by making early diagnoses prompt referrals and in coordinating vascular risk factor management in primary care. This book is a concise and practical guide to recognising managing and reducing the cardiovascular risk factors in patients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Completely up-to-date it offers clear direction for all primary care professionals.

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Author:   Anita Sharma
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Edition:   1st New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 23.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 15.60cm
Weight:   0.402kg
ISBN:  

9781846194351


ISBN 10:   1846194350
Pages:   198
Publication Date:   01 April 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Varicose veins. Deep vein thrombosis. Oral contraceptive and deep vein thrombosis. Primary care oral anticoagulant management. Prevention of post operative venous thromboembolism. Diabetic foot. Restless leg syndrome. Intermittent claudication. Leg ulcers. Ankle Brachial Pressure Index. The management of PAD in Primary Care. Tackling smoking—Role of GP. PAD Primary care service framework. Secondary care referral. Commissioning services for peripheral vascular disease. One stop clinic. Multiple choice questions

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general practitioner, Oldham; undergraduate trainer, University of Manchester; GP editor, British Journal of Medical Practitioners and Junior Dr.

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