Embolic Disorders of the Pulmonary Artery

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen As the initial recipient of the venous circulation, the pulmonary vascular bed is uniquely positioned to filter diverse particulates within the venous circulatory system. The etiology…

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Mesenteric Artery Disease

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The mesenteric arterial bed receives 10% to 35% of total cardiac output. Diseases of this extensive arterial bed can be a cause of significant mortality and…

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Peripheral Angiography

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PERIPHERAL ANGIOGRAPHY Print Section Listen Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) comprises a host of noncoronary arterial syndromes due to various pathophysiological mechanisms resulting in stenosis or aneurysms in various vascular beds….

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Wound Care

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Chronic wounds and ulcers are frequently encountered in patients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) who often have insufficient distal arterial perfusion for wound healing. If the…

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Peripheral Arterial Brachytherapy

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen With the growing popularity of peripheral vascular medicine, identifying a reliable treatment to the plaguing recurrence of restenosis will increase and augment the benefits of vascular…

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Diabetic Peripheral Arterial Disease

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Diabetes mellitus is among the leading causes of mortality and major morbidity in the United States. It continues to plague society with an additional 800 000…

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Erectile Dysfunction

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Since the introduction of oral therapy, erectile dysfunction (ED) has become a widely publicized disease. These agents have revolutionized the management of ED and helped identify…

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Ascending Thoracic Aorta and Aortic Arch

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The diagnosis and management of disorders of the ascending aorta and aortic arch remain as formidable challenges in cardiovascular medicine and surgery. Until the advent of…

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Renal Artery Disease

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Major advancements in vascular imaging techniques have facilitated the diagnosis of renovascular disease, and modern medical therapies as well as surgical and percutaneous interventional techniques offer…

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Abdominal Aorta

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The abdominal aorta is frequently affected by both degenerative and occlusive disease. Since these diseases of the aorta frequently afflict the elderly, and with an aging…

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