Section 1 Basic Science
1 Epidemiology and Research Methodology
2 Embryology and Developmental Anatomy
3 Vessel Wall Biology
4 Atherosclerosis
5 Intimal Hyperplasia
6 Ischemia-Reperfusion
7 Arteriogenesis and Angiogenesis
8 Arterial Hemodynamics
9 Venous Pathophysiology
10 Lymphatic Pathophysiology
Section 2 Atherosclerotic Risk Factors
11 Smoking
12 Diabetes
13 Hyperlipidemia
14 Hypertension
15 Familial Arteriosclerosis
16 Less Commonly Considered Causes of Atherosclerosis
17 International and Ethnic Trends in Vascular Disease
Section 3 Clinical and Vascular Laboratory Evaluation
18 Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory Quality Assurance and Accreditation
19 Clinical Evaluation of the Arterial System
20 Clinical Evaluation of the Venous and Lymphatic Systems
21 Vascular Laboratory: Arterial Physiologic Assessment
22 Vascular Laboratory: Arterial Duplex Scanning
23 Techniques to Assess Tissue Perfusion in Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease
24 Vascular Laboratory: Venous Physiologic Assessment
25 Vascular Laboratory: Venous Duplex Scanning
Section 4 Vascular Imaging
26 Radiation Safety
27 Arteriography
28 Venography
29 Computed Tomography
30 Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Arteriography
31 Vascular PET/CT and SPECT/CT
32 Intravascular Ultrasound
33 The Future of Imaging for Endovascular and Open Surgery
Section 5 Perioperative Care
34 Preoperative Evaluation and Management
35 Intraoperative Management
36 Postoperative Management
37 Hospital Readmissions in Vascular Surgery
Section 6 Bleeding and Clotting
38 Normal Coagulation
39 Disorders of Coagulation: Hemorrhage
40 Disorders of Coagulation: Hypercoagulable States
41 Anticoagulant Therapy
42 Antiplatelet Agents
43 Thrombolytic Agents
Section 7 Complications
44 Systemic Complications: Cardiac
45 Systemic Complications: Respiratory
46 Systemic Complications: Renal
47 Systemic Complications: Neurologic
48 Graft Thrombosis
49 Graft Infection
50 Anastomotic Aneurysms
51 Local Complications: Aortoenteric Fistula
52 Local Endovascular Complications and their Management
53 Venous Complications
54 Local Complications: Lymphatic
Section 8 Technique
55 Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Vascular Exposure
56 Abdominal Vascular Exposures
57 Cerebrovascular Exposure
58 Lower Extremity Arterial Exposure
59 Upper Extremity Vascular Exposure
60 Spinal Operative Exposure
61 Open Surgical Technique
62 Endovascular Diagnostic Technique
63 Endovascular Therapeutic Technique
64 Laparoscopic and Robotic Aortic Surgery
Section 9 Grafts and Devices
65 Autogenous Grafts (Including Vein Harvest, Surgical and Endoscopic)
66 Prosthetic Grafts
67 Biologic Grafts
68 Bioengineered Vascular Grafts
69 Nonaortic Stents and Stent Grafts
70 Novel and Evolving Aortic Endovascular Devices
Section 10 Abdominal Aortic and Iliac Aneurysms
71 Arterial Aneurysms: Etiology, Epidemiology, and Natural History
72 Aortoiliac Aneurysms: Evaluation, Decision Making, and Medical Management
73 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Open Surgical Treatment
74 Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Techniques
75 Aortoiliac Aneurysms: Endovascular Treatment
76 Ruptured Aortoiliac Aneurysms and their Management
77 Isolated Iliac Artery Aneurysms and their Management
Section 11 Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
78 Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Etiology, Epidemiology, Natural History, Medical Management, and Decision Making
79 Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms: Open Surgical TreatmentCharles W. Acher and Martha Wynn
80 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: Endovascular Treatment
81 Aortic Stent Graft and Endovascular Treatment of Thoracoabdominal and Aortic Arch Aneurysms: Strategies for Operative Repair
82 Fenestrated and Branched Endograft Treatment of Juxtarenal, Paravisceral, Thoracoabdominal, and Aortic Arch Aneurysms: Device Selection and Technical Considerations
83 Aortic Dissection: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation, and Medical and Surgical Management
84 Penetrating Aortic Ulcers
Section 12 Peripheral and Splanchnic Aneurysms
85 Lower Extremity Aneurysms
86 Upper Extremity Aneurysms
87 Visceral Artery Aneurysms
Section 13 Cerebrovascular Diseases
88 Cerebrovascular Disease: Epidemiology and Natural History
89 Cerebrovascular Disease: The Unstable Carotid Plaque
90 Carotid Artery Disease and Cognitive Functional Decline
91 Cerebrovascular Disease: Diagnostic Evaluation
92 Cerebrovascular Disease: Decision Making Including Optimal Medical Therapy
93 Carotid Endarterectomy
94 Carotid Artery Stenting
95 Endovascular Management of Large Vessel Occlusion in Acute Ischemic Stroke
96 Cerebrovascular Disease: Carotid Artery Dissection
97 Carotid Artery Aneurysms
98 Carotid Body Tumors
99 Unusual Carotid Artery Conditions
100 Vertebral Artery Dissection and Other Conditions
101 Brachiocephalic Artery Disease: Surgical Treatment
102 Brachiocephalic Artery Disease: Endovascular Management
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Section 14 Acute Limb Ischemia
103 Acute Limb Ischemia: Evaluation, Decision Making, and Medical Treatment
104 Acute Limb Ischemia: Surgical and Endovascular Treatment
105 Compartment Syndrome and its Management
106 Atheromatous Embolization and its Management
Section 15 Lower Extremity Chronic Arterial Disease
107 Lower Extremity Arterial Occlusive Disease: Epidemiology and Natural History
108 Lower Extremity Arterial Disease: Decision Making and Medical Treatment
109 Aortoiliac Disease: Direct Reconstruction
110 Aortoiliac Disease: Open Extra-Anatomic Bypass
111 Aortoiliac Disease: Endovascular Treatment
112 Infrainguinal Disease: Surgical Treatment
113 Infrainguinal Disease: Endovascular Therapy
114 Lower Extremity Amputations: Epidemiology, Procedure Selection, and Rehabilitation Outcomes
115 Lower Extremity Amputations: Operative Techniques and Results
Section 16 The Diabetic Foot and its Management
116 General Considerations of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
117 Diabetic Foot Abnormalities and their Management
118 Wound Care
119 Podiatric and Vascular Teams
Section 17 Upper Extremity Arterial Disease
120 Upper Extremity Arterial Disease: Epidemiology, Etiology, and Diagnostic Evaluation
121 Upper Extremity Arterial Disease: Medical, Endovascular, and Open Surgical Management
122 Upper Extremity Arterial Disease: Amputation
Section 18 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
123 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Evaluation
124 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Neurogenic
125 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Arterial
126 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Venous
Section 19 Renovascular Disease
127 Renovascular Disease: Pathophysiology, Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and Medical Management
128 Renovascular Disease: Open Surgical Treatment
129 Renovascular Disease: Endovascular Treatment
130 Renovascular Disease: Acute Occlusive and Ischemic Events
131 Renovascular Disease: Aneurysms and Arteriovenous Fistulae
132 Renovascular and Aortic Developmental Disorders
Section 20 Mesenteric Vascular Disease
133 Acute Mesenteric Ischemia: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Evaluation, and Management
134 Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Evaluation, and Management
135 Mesenteric Arterial Dissection
136 Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management
137 Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis
Section 21 Nonatherosclerotic Arterial Diseases
138 Vasculitis and Other Uncommon Arteriopathies
139 Thromboangiitis Obliterans
140 Takayasu Arteritis
141 Aneurysms Caused by Connective Tissue Abnormalities
142 Raynaud Phenomenon
143 Fibromuscular Dysplasia
144 Nonatheromatous Popliteal Artery Disease
145 Infected Arterial Aneurysms
Section 22 Acute Venous Thromboembolic Disease
146 Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis: Epidemiology and Natural History
147 Venous Thromboembolic Disease: Mechanical and Pharmacologic Prophylaxis
148 Acute Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis: Presentation, Diagnosis, and Medical Treatment
149 Acute Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis: Surgical and Interventional Treatment
150 Acute Upper Extremity and Catheter-Related Venous Thrombosis
151 Superficial Thrombophlebitis and its Management
152 Pulmonary Embolism: Presentation, Natural History, and Treatment
153 Vena Cava Interruption
Section 23 Chronic Venous Disorders
154 Varicose Veins: Surgical Treatment
155 Varicose Veins: Endovenous Ablation and Sclerotherapy
156 Postthrombotic Syndrome: Natural History, Pathophysiology, and Etiology
157 Treatment of Chronic Venous Disorders
158 Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Treatment of Perforator Vein Incompetence
159 Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Deep Vein Valve Reconstruction
160 Iliocaval Venous Obstruction: Surgical Treatment
161 Iliocaval Venous Obstruction: Endovascular Treatment
Section 24 Miscellaneous Venous Conditions
162 Superior Vena Cava Occlusion and Management
163 Congenital Occlusion/Absence of Inferior Vena Cava
164 Portal Hypertension
165 Nutcracker Syndrome
166 Venous Aneurysms and their Management
Section 25 Lymphedema
167 Lymphedema: Evaluation and Decision Making
168 Lymphedema: Nonoperative Treatment
169 Lymphedema: Surgical Treatment
Section 26 Vascular Malformations
170 Congenital Vascular Malformations: General Considerations
171 Congenital Vascular Malformations: Surgical Management
172 Congenital Vascular Malformations: Endovascular Management
173 Acquired Arteriovenous Fistulas
Section 27 Hemodialysis Access
174 Hemodialysis Access: General Considerations and Strategies to Optimize Access Placement
175 Hemodialysis Access: Complex
176 Hemodialysis Access: Dialysis Catheters
177 Hemodialysis Access: Failing and Thrombosed
178 Hemodialysis Access: Nonthrombotic Complications
Section 28 Vascular Trauma
179 Vascular Trauma: Epidemiology and Natural History
180 Vascular Trauma: Head and Neck
181 Thoracic Vascular Trauma
182 Vascular Trauma: Abdominal
183 Vascular Trauma: Extremity
184 Conditions Arising from Repetitive Trauma and Occupational Vascular Problems
Section 29 Special Issues in Pediatric Vascular Surgery
185 Special Techniques in Pediatric Vascular Surgery
186 Aortic and Arterial Aneurysms in the Pediatric Population
187 Pediatric Vascular Tumors
188 Vascular Trauma in the Pediatric Population
189 Placement of Arteriovenous Dialysis Access and Central Catheters in the Pediatric Patient
190 Acute Pediatric Arterial Occlusion
Section 30 Miscellaneous Conditions
191 Erectile Dysfunction
192 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
193 Current Role of Sympathectomy (Upper and Lower)
194 Abdominal Vascular Tumors and their Management
195 Vascular Reconstruction in Oncologic Surgery
196 Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Section 31 Business of Vascular Surgery
197 Development of a Multispecialty Practice and Operation of Multispecialty Cardiovascular Centers
198 Development and Successful Operation of an Outpatient Vascular Center
199 Development and Operation of Outpatient Dialysis Access Centers
200 Alternative Payment Models in Vascular Surgery
201 Improving Quality and the Value of a Vascular Registry to the Practice
202 Health and Wellness for the Vascular Surgeon
Section 32 The Use of Technology Platforms and Social Media in Vascular Surgery
203 Online Branding and Marketing a Vascular Surgery Practice
204 Telemedicine in Vascular Surgery Practice
205 Internet-Based Surveillance of Vascular Disease and Reconstructions
206 Social Media in Vascular Surgery
207 The Quality and Fidelity of Vascular Information on the Internet