Rev. ed. of: Handbook of patient care in vascular diseases / John W. Hallett, Jr., David C. Brewster, Todd E. Rasmussen. 4th ed. c2001.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Arterial disease -- Venous disease -- Hypercoagulable disorders -- History and physical examination of the arterial system -- History and physical examination of the venous system -- Noninvasive vascular testing -- Risk factors and risk modifications -- Perioperative risk stratification and clinical guidelines -- Perioperative planning and care of the vascular patient -- Indications and preparation for angiography -- Catheter-based technology and devices -- Basic fluoroscopic concepts and applied radiation safety -- Great vessel and carotid occlusive disease -- Lower-extremity ischemia -- Aneurysms and aortic dissection -- Renal artery diseases -- Mesenteric ischemic syndromes -- Upper-extremity vascular disorders -- Venous disorders and venous thromboembolism -- Hemodialysis access.