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<p>Preface 6</p> <p>List of abbreviations and symbols 7</p> <p>About the companion website 9</p> <p><b>Part 1 Vascular principles</b></p> <p>1 Overview of vascular disease 10</p> <p>2 Arterial anatomy 12</p> <p>3 Venous anatomy 14</p> <p>4 Vascular biology 16</p> <p>5 Vascular pathobiology 18</p> <p>6 Vascular physiology 20</p> <p>7 Vascular pharmacology 22</p> <p>8 Coagulation and thrombosis 24</p> <p>9 Cardiovascular risk factors 26</p> <p>10 Best medical therapy 28</p> <p>11 Vascular history taking 30</p> <p>12 Examination of the vascular system 32</p> <p>13 Ankle Brachial Pressure Index measurement 34</p> <p>14 Vascular examination: Varicose veins 36</p> <p>15 Interpreting vascular scars 38</p> <p>16 Vascular investigations: Overview 40</p> <p>17 Vascular ultrasound I 42</p> <p>18 Vascular ultrasound II 44</p> <p>19 Vascular ultrasound III: Specific parameters 46</p> <p>20 Angiography I: Overview 48</p> <p>21 Angiography II: Access and imaging 50</p> <p>22 Angiography III: Angiointervention 53</p> <p>23 Principles of vascular surgery 56</p> <p>24 Perioperative care of the vascular patient 58</p> <p>25 Post-operative complications and management 60</p> <p><b>Part 2 Disease-specific topics</b></p> <p>26 Carotid disease: Assessment and treatment 62</p> <p>27 Carotid surgery 64</p> <p>28 Aneurysms 66</p> <p>29 Abdominal aortic aneurysm I: Overview 68</p> <p>30 Abdominal aortic aneurysm II: Treatment 70</p> <p>31 Other aneurysms 72</p> <p>32 Thoracic aortic disease I: Dissection 74</p> <p>33 Thoracic aortic disease II: Aneurysms 76</p> <p>34 Peripheral vascular disease I: Overview 78</p> <p>35 Peripheral vascular disease II: Assessment 80</p> <p>36 Peripheral vascular disease III: Management 82</p> <p>37 The acute limb 84</p> <p>38 Amputation and rehabilitation 88</p> <p>39 Vascular trauma: Neck and chest 90</p> <p>40 Vascular trauma: Abdomen and pelvis 92</p> <p>41 Peripheral vascular injury 94</p> <p>42 Compartment syndrome and fasciotomy 96</p> <p>43 Vascular complications from IVDU 98</p> <p>44 Upper limb vascular disease 100</p> <p>45 Thoracic outlet syndrome 102</p> <p>46 Vasculitis I: Overview 106</p> <p>47 Vasculitis II: Specific conditions 108</p> <p>48 Raynaud’s and cold injury 110</p> <p>49 Primary hyperhidrosis 112</p> <p>50 Coagulopathy and thrombophilia 114</p> <p>51 Deep venous thrombosis 116</p> <p>52 Complications of DVT 120</p> <p>53 Varicose veins and venous hypertension 122</p> <p>54 Varicose veins: Treatment 124</p> <p>55 Vascular ulceration 126</p> <p>56 General wound care 128</p> <p>57 Lymphoedema 130</p> <p>58 The diabetic foot 132</p> <p>59 Haemodialysis access 134</p> <p>60 Mesenteric ischaemia I 136</p> <p>61 Mesenteric ischaemia II 138</p> <p>62 Renal vascular disease 140</p> <p>63 Congenital vascular malformations 142</p> <p>64 Rare and eponymous vascular disorders 144</p> <p>65 High-yield vascular facts 148</p> <p>66 Vascular trials 150</p> <p>Appendix 1: Wires commonly used during angiography and angiointervention 152</p> <p>Appendix 2: Catheters commonly used during angiography and angiointervention 153</p> <p>Index 154 </p>

<p>“This is a good resource for those studying vascular medicine and vascular surgery. It is easy to read and drives home key points with paired illustrations.”  (<i>Doody’</i>s, 6 February 2015)</p> <p>“This is a must-read for any specialist at all levels who has an on-going commitment to vascular disease management and medical education.”  (<i>Kingbook73's Medical Ebook and Video Collection</i>, 5 September 2014)</p>

<b>Morgan McMonagle</b> is Consultant Vascular and Trauma Surgeon, HSE South Hospital Group and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and formerly Consultant Vascular and Lead Trauma Surgeon, St Mary's Hospital and Imperial College, London<br /><br /><b>Matthew Stephenson</b> is Consultant General Surgeon, Jersey General Hospital, Jersey

<p>Following the popular and accessible <i>at a Glance</i> format, <i>Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at a Glance</i> demystifies the important concepts of vascular disease and vascular surgery. Featuring in-depth details of common vascular topics, to rarer presentations, this is an ideal guide for those interested in a variety of subjects relating to this rapidly expanding area. This is a must-read for any specialist at all levels who has an on-going commitment to vascular disease management and medical education.</p> <p><i>Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at a Glance</i>:</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensively covers the key concepts and core practical procedures with superb illustrations</li> <li>Is a brilliant companion to the emerging curriculum for specialist vascular training</li> <li>Is an excellent source of information and management guidelines for interdisciplinary specialties</li> <li>Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/vascular featuring a wide range of interactive multiple choice questions</li> </ul> <p>This title forms a succinct overview of vascular disease management, giving salient points relevant to general surgery examinations, for those requiring an in-depth yet manageable introduction to vascular diseases, and for those entering this prevalent field as a stand-alone specialty.</p>

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