ABSTRACT

This is the third edition of a text which analyzes non-invasive cerebrovascular diagnostic techniques and the design of clinical trials for the evaluation of new treatments and methodologies. It considers the regression and stabilization of atherosclerosis through therapy.

chapter 1|14 pages

The Evolution of Vascular Surgery

chapter 2|16 pages

Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis

chapter 3|24 pages

Pathophysiology of Human Atherosclerosis

chapter 5|22 pages

Hemodynamics of Abnormal Blood Flow

chapter 9|16 pages

Noninvasive Diagnosis of Venous Disease

chapter 10|42 pages

Angiography

chapter 13|8 pages

Computers and Vascular Surgery

chapter 16|12 pages

Hyperthrombotic States in Vascular Surgery

chapter 17|12 pages

Anticoagulants

chapter 18|6 pages

Thrombolytic Therapy

chapter 19|6 pages

Antiplatelet Agents

chapter 23|10 pages

Basic Nomenclature

chapter 24|12 pages

Peripheral Atherectomy

chapter 27|8 pages

Acute Arterial Insufficiency

chapter 30|16 pages

Aortoiliofemoral Occlusive Disease

chapter 31|30 pages

Femoral-Popliteal-Tibial Occlusive Disease

chapter 32|10 pages

In Situ Saphenous Vein Arterial Bypass

chapter 35|18 pages

Extraanatomic Bypasses

chapter 37|20 pages

Amputation in the Dysvascular Patient

chapter 38|20 pages

Rehabilitation of the Vascular Amputee

chapter 39|6 pages

Lumbar Sympathectomy

chapter 43|10 pages

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

chapter 44|12 pages

Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms

chapter 45|6 pages

Popliteal Artery Aneurysm

chapter 46|10 pages

Splanchnic Artery Aneurysms

chapter 47|26 pages

Infected Aneurysms

chapter 49|18 pages

Carotid Pathology

chapter 55|8 pages

External Carotid Endarterectomy

chapter 56|8 pages

Extracranial Carotid Artery Aneurysms

chapter 57|12 pages

Carotid Body Tumors

chapter 58|16 pages

Renovascular Disease

chapter 59|22 pages

Acute Mesenteric Vascular Disease

chapter 61|12 pages

Sexual Function and Vascular Surgery

chapter 64|14 pages

Vasculitis and Dysplastic Arterial Lesions

chapter 72|22 pages

Management of Portal Hypertension

chapter 73|12 pages

The Lymphatic System

chapter 74|22 pages

Thoracic and Abdominal Vascular Trauma

chapter 76|14 pages

Vascular Injuries of the Extremities

chapter 77|12 pages

Iatrogenic Vascular Injuries

chapter 78|16 pages

Vascular Complications Related to Drug Abuse

chapter 80|12 pages

Compartment Syndrome

chapter 81|16 pages

Principles of Vascular Access Surgery

chapter 83|14 pages

Vascular Aspects of Organ Transplantation

chapter 84|74 pages

Vascular Surgical Techniques

chapter |32 pages

Index

chapter |1 pages

About the Editors