Description
Book SynopsisVenous diseases are among the most commonly encountered problems at primary care level, yet they are poorly understood and often mismanaged. This concise, highly illustrated book will fill the need of all primary care staff and trainees for clear information on the diagnosis and management of the different conditions and their complications.
Table of ContentsThe venous system; diagnostic tests in venous insufficiency; superficial venous insufficiency and varicose veins; superficial thrombophlebitis; subclavian and axillary venous thrombosis (SAVT); chronic venous insufficiency and postphlebitic syndrome; chronic limb swelling; lymphatics and lymphoedema; deep venous thrombosis; pulmonary thromboembolism; prevention of venous thromboembolism; varicocele; the pelvic congestion syndrome and vulvar varices; haemorrhoids; abnormal arterio-venous (AV) communications (fistulas); drugs - treatments used in venous diseases; other diseases of the venous and lymphatic system; the CEAP classification; retinal venous occlusion and thrombosis; appendix - forms used in venous diseases.
