Peripheral Vascular Disorders

This resource delivers comprehensive guidance on caring for patients with arterial and venous conditions - from history-taking, physical examination, and health assessment through choosing the appropriate diagnostic tests and implementing management strategies. A logical organisation speeds readers to the information they need, starting with basic principles of investigation, followed by coverage of the most common arterial and vascular diseases, and ending with a section on special disorders such as lymphedoema, compartment syndrome, unilateral leg swelling, and thoracic outlet syndrome. Presents straightforward descriptions of history-taking, physical examination, and health assessment. Details the best vascular and angiographic diagnostic testing procedures available, and offers guidance on how to choose the appropriate tests for each clinical situation. Provides step-by-step instructions for the most effective and economical management techniques. Focuses on the diseases most likely to be encountered, while also covering special disorders such as lymphedema, compartment syndrome, unilateral leg swelling, and thoracic outlet syndrome. Uses a concise, user-friendly format that makes information easy to find.