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Record Nr.

UNINA9910143285603321

Autore

Spittell John A. <1925->

Titolo

Peripheral vascular disease for cardiologists [[electronic resource] ] : a clinical approach / / John A. Spittell Jr

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Elmsford, N.Y., : Futura

Oxford, : Blackwell, c2004

ISBN

1-280-21325-6

9786610213252

0-470-79481-X

0-470-75066-9

1-4051-4676-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (144 p.)

Disciplina

616.131

Soggetti

Peripheral vascular diseases

Cardiologists

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Peripheral Vascular Disease for Cardiologists; Contents; Foreword; Preface; 1 Occlusive peripheral arterial disease; 2 Aneurysmal disease; 3 Aortic dissection, penetrating atherosclerotic aortic ulcer, and intramural hematoma; 4 Arteritis; 5 Vasospastic disorders; 6 Venous disorders; 7 Leg edema; 8 Leg and foot ulcers; 9 Vascular clues to a diagnosis; 10 Some uncommon peripheral vascular disorders; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Cardiologists today must have adequate basic training in vascular medicine in order to care for patients with peripheral vascular diseases. However, the topic of peripheral vascular disease has been inadequately addressed in most training programs, and particularly in the literature directed toward cardiologists. This text, the first of its kind, is intended to broaden their knowledge base and clinical skills in the recognition and management of the common peripheral vascular disorders occuring in cardiovascular practice. Peripheral Vascular Disease for Cardiologists will provide