Approximately eight to twelve million individuals in the United States are affected by peripheral arterial disease (PAD). With 200 tables and illustrations and a single focus on peripheral arterial disease (PAD) rather than all vascular disorders, this Handbook is the ultimate clinical care primer for those who seek the most up-to-date and practical PAD clinical strategies. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, the book presents epidemiological and pathophysiological data in succinct format and includes a unique compendium of evidenced-based and expert approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral arterial diseases. The diagnostic and treatment algorithms are derived from the experience of national experts, and should provide guidance to both trainees and practicing clinicians.

Introduction. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ARTERIAL DISEASE. Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis in Peripheral Arterial Diseases. Arterial Hemostasis and Thrombosis. Endothelial Function in Atherosclerosis. PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASES. Peripheral Arterial Disease. Clinical and Vascular Laboratory Evaluation of Peripheral Arterial Disease. Claudication: The Primary Symptom of Peripheral Arterial Disease. Critical Leg Ischemia. Acute Arterial Ischemia. Extracranial Carotid Artery Disease. ABDOMINAL ARTERIAL DISEASE. Visceral Arterial Disease. Etiology, Prevalence, and Natural History of Atherosclerotic Renal Artery. DISEASES OF THE AORTA. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Aortic Dissection. Aortic Disease: Atheroembolism and Thromboembolism. VASCULITIS AND VASOSPASM. Thromboangitis Obliterans (Buerger's Disease. Vasculitis. Raynaud's Phenomenon. LESS COMMON VASCULAR SYNDROMES. Unusual Vascular Diseases of the Extremities. Compression Syndromes of the Thoracic Outlet. Upper Extremity Arterial Disease. INTEGRATED VASCULAR CARE. Role of the Vascular Nurse. Role of the Vascular Laboratory Technician.