Peripheral Vascular Interventions

Download or read book Peripheral Vascular Interventions written by Krishna Kandarpa and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive clinical reference describes the full range of endovascular interventions currently used for peripheral vascular problems. The first section provides essential information on peripheral vascular diseases, including etiology, clinical and laboratory evaluation, and imaging before performing a procedure. The second section explains the physics, techniques, and clinical uses of all vascular imaging modalities. The major portion of the book covers specific arterial and venous interventions for each anatomic region. These chapters address clinical issues, indications, patient selection, procedural and technical considerations, results, and post-procedural management, and discuss available devices and pharmaceuticals. More than 1,100 illustrations complement the text.