The vast majority of aortic aneurysms are asymptomatic, accounting for a much higher disease prevalence than hospitalization and mortality statistics would suggest (see Chapter 35 ). These data underscore the central challenge in aortic aneurysmal disease: a common clinical problem…
Aortic aneurysms result in significant morbidity and mortality, accounting for nearly 10,000 deaths and 69,000 hospital discharges per year in the United States. A wide variety of pathological states are associated with aortic aneurysms, including degenerative diseases, genetic disorders, infections,…
The least often recognized of the commonly occurring manifestations of atherosclerosis is peripheral artery disease (PAD). Epidemiological studies suggest that approximately 7.1 million people in the United States have PAD. Among 7458 participants aged 40 years and older from the…
The ubiquitous nature of arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels allows for any region of the body to develop vascular disease. This chapter describes the vascular medical history and physical examination—the core components of evaluating patients with vascular diseases. Application of…
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is generally defined as partial or complete obstruction of one or more arteries affecting the lower extremities and is usually caused by atherosclerosis. Symptoms of PAD include pain with ambulation, resulting from an inadequate blood supply…
Additional content is available online at Elsevier eBooks for Practicing Clinicians Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality represent a special concern in patients with known (or with risk factors for) cardiovascular disease who undergo noncardiac surgery. The cost of perioperative myocardial injury…