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OverviewPeripheral 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anita SharmaPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: CRC Press Edition: 1st New edition Dimensions: Width: 23.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 15.60cm Weight: 0.402kg ISBN: 9781846194351ISBN 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 This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsVaricose 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 questionsReviewsAuthor Informationgeneral practitioner, Oldham; undergraduate trainer, University of Manchester; GP editor, British Journal of Medical Practitioners and Junior Dr. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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