Peripheral Vascular Disease

Anatomy, Etiology, Signs and Symptoms of PVD
Anatomy, Physiology, and Response to Vascular Injury
Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease as a Systemic Process
Peripheral Vascular Assessment:: History Taking and Physical Examination of the Arterial and Venous Systems
Intermittent Claudication

Risk Factors for PVD

Peripheral Arterial Disease in Patients with Diabetes
Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome
Uncommon Types of Occlusive Arterial Disease
Hypertension:: Evaluation, Therapy, and Review of Landmark Trials
Obesity:: An Epidemic
Peripheral Neuropathy:: Cardiovascular Implications
Erectile Dysfunction as an Indicator of Vascular Disease

Medical Treatment of PVD

The Management of Hyperlipidemia and Exercise Therapy in the Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease:: Risk Factor Identification and Modification
Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Therapy in Peripheral Vascular Disease

Diagnosis and Intervention in PVD

Noninvasive Diagnosis of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Optimal Endovascular Therapy for Lower Extremity Revascularization
Imaging of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Physiology of Renal Artery Disease
Renal Artery Stenosis:: Diagnosis and Management
Atherosclerotic Subclavian Artery Disease and Revascularization
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Intracranial Interventions
Iliofemoral Disease
Transradial Approach for Catheterization:: Technique and Limitations by Unusual Anatomy
Complications of Interventional Treatment of PVD
Renal Injury Following Contrast Agents

Surgical Treatment in PVD
Pre- and Post-operative Management of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks in Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease
Surgery for Peripheral Vascular Disease
Stent Grafts for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Surgical Treatment in PVD and Footcare Management

Systemic Manifestations of PVD
Vascular Concepts in Wound Healing
Management of Patients with Lower Extremity Ulcers

Novel Developments in the Treatment of PVD
Excimer Laser Revascularization for Peripheral Arterial Disease:: Technology, Interventional Techniques and Clinical Outcomes
Stent Selection for Iliac and Superficial Femoral Artery Interventions

Training Cardiovascular Fellows, Medicine Residents, and Housestaff
Technical Requirements for Cardiovascular Training in PVD
Training and Credentialing for Interventional Therapy for PVD

Venous Disease
Deep Venous Thrombosis:: Risks and Management
Pulmonary Embolism:: Diagnosis and Treatment
Recognizing, Understanding and Treating Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Impact of PVD
The Economic Impact of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Billing and Coding for Peripheral Vascular Disease

Appendix:: Nutrient Effects on Body Chemistry and Interpretation of Dietary Food Labels