Overview

This indispensable certification and recertification preparation source presents a comprehensive and up-to-date review of vascular surgery and a superb refresher on the state of today's practice. International experts cover every aspect of the field from the basics to the latest developments in an easy-to-read, user-friendly format. Every chapter offers a complete summary of a key topic in vascular surgery, authored by prominent specialists with particular expertise in that area. And, numerous review questions at the end of each chapter help you evaluate your mastery of the material.

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Author:   Wesley S. Moore ,  Wesley S. Moore
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Saunders
Edition:   7th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 4.20cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   2.232kg
ISBN:  

9781416001836

ISBN 10:   1416001832
Pages:   992
Publication Date:   22 November 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. History of Vascular Disease 2. Embryology of the Vascular System 3. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology of the Vascular Wall 4. Anatomy and Surgical Exposure of the Vascular System 5. Hemostasis and Thrombosis 6. Atherosclerosis: Pathology, Pathogenesis, and Medical Management 7. Nonatherosclerotic Vascular Disease 8. Influence of Diabetes Mellitus on Vascular Disease and its Complications 9. Pharmacology of Drugs Used in the Management of Vascular Disease 10. Primary Arterial Infections and Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Vascular Surgery 11. Congenital Vascular Malformations 12. Vasculogenic Erectile Dysfunction 13. Hemodynamics for the Vascular Surgeon 14. The Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory 15. Natural History and Noninterventional Treatment of Chronic Lower Extremity Ischemia 16. Radiologic Anatomy and Imaging of the Vascular System: Contrast, CT, and MR Angiography 17. Arterial Access, Guidewires, Catheters, Sheaths, and Angioplasty Catheters 18. Angioplasty and Stenting for Aortoiliac Disease: Technique and Results 19. Angioplasty and Stenting for Mesenteric and Renal Artery Disease: Technique and Results 20. Angioplasty and Stenting for Infrainguinal Disease: Technique and Results 21. Technique of Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting 22. Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Comparative Technique and Results of Currently Available Devices 23. Laparoscopic Aortic Surgery for Aneurysms and occlusive disease: Technique and Results 24. Thrombolytic Therapy for Vascular Disease 25. Role of Sympathectomy in the Management 26. Vascular Grafts: Characteristics and Rational Selection of Prostheses 27. Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms 28. Aneurysms of the Aorta and Iliac Arteries 29. Aneurysms of the Peripheral Arteries 30. Splanchnic and Renal Artery Aneurysms 31. Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease 32. Management of Infrainguinal Arterial Occlusive Disease 33. Renovascular Disease 34. Visceral Ischemic Syndromes 35. Extracranial Cerebrovascular Disease: The Carotid Artery 36. Reconstruction of the Supra-Aortic Trunks and the Vertebrobasilar System 37. Vascular Disease of the Upper Extremity 38. Hemodialysis and Vascular Access 39. Vascular Trauma 40. Acute Arterial and Graft Occlusion 41. Myointimal Hyperplasia: Pathogenesis and Prevention 42. Prosthetic Graft Infections 43. Noninfectious Complications in Vascular Surgery 44. Portal Hypertension 45. Venous Thromboembolic Disease 46. Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency 47. Lymphedema for the Vascular Surgeon 48. The Wound Care Center and Limb Salvage 49. Lower Extremity Amputation 50. The Vascular Surgeon's Role in Spine Exposure

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A very worthwhile reference for vascular surgeons, surgical residents, and medical students, because of its authoritative authorship, manageable size, and the study questions that accompany each chapter. -Journal of Vascular Surgery

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