Over the last decade, important advances have been made in the radiological man agement of peripheral vascular diseases. In the diagnostic field, the role of con ventional angiography has diminished considerably in favor of new, non-invasive diagnostic modalities such as color Doppler imaging and magnetic resonance angiography. Percutaneous radiological treatment of arterial diseases of the limbs has revolu tionized therapeutic concepts in this area. Professor E. Zeitler is a renowned international expert in the field of peripheral He was one of the pioneers in investigating and developing per vascular diseases. cutaneous catheter treatment of arterial stenosis of peripheral arteries. This volume is based upon his unique lifetime's experience of treating patients presenting with peripheral vascular diseases. Moreover, Professor Zeitler was very successful in engaging a group of excellent authors, all specialists in their field, to contribute individual chapters. Together, they have suceeded in producing one of the most comprehensive books on the modern radiological approach to patients with peripheral vascular diseases. It is my firm belief that this volume will be of great interest to radiologists, angiologists, and vascular surgeons alike by providing them with the latest knowl edge and information in the field of radiology. I wish this volume the same success as the many other volumes already published in the book series "Medical Radiology." Any constructive criticism that the reader may wish to affer is welcomed.

Peripheral Vascular Diseases

1 Definition, Incidence and Prevalence
2 Diagnostic Principles
3 Arteriosclerosis and Its Risk Factors
4 Pathophysiology of Intimal Hyperplasia
5 Interventional Radiology of Peripheral Vascular Diseases
6 Peri-interventional Medication
7 Informed Consent and Patient Background
Imaging Modalities
8 Roentgen Angiography
9 CT Angiography: Spiral (Helical) CT and Electron Beam Tomography
10 Ultrasound Angiography
11 Angioscopy
12 Magnetic Resonance Angiography
13 Phlebography and Lymphography
14 Out-Patient Angioplasty Management: Organizational Concepts
15 The Vascular Center
Congenital Vascular Diseases
16 Arteriovenous Malformations
Aortic and Paraaortic Diseases
17 Aortic Diseases
18 Paraaortic Diseases
Acute Arterial Diseases
19 Arterial Embolism
20 Acute Thrombosis in Extremity Arteries
21 Mechanical Thrombolysis
22 Pharmacological Thrombolysis - Systematic Therapy
23 Catheter Interventions in Acute and Subacute Occlusions of Peripheral Arteries
24 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for Vascular Injuries (Surgical and Endovascular)
Chronic Arterial Diseases (POVD)
25 Arteriosclerotic Diseases
26 Diabetic Vascular Disease
27 Non-Arteriosclerotic Arterial Disease
28 Vasospastic Syndromes
29 Blood-Cell Diseases
Lower Extremity Arterial Diseases
30 Iliac Artery Diseases
31 Femoral Artery Diseases
32 Popliteal Artery Diseases
33 Tibiofibular and Foot Artery Disease
34 Periamputational Imaging
Upper Extremity Arterial Diseases
35 Subclavian and Brachial Arterial Diseases
36 Radio-ulnar and Artery Diseases
Venous Diseases
37 Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis
38 Primary Varicosis and Venous Insufficiency
39 Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism
40 Stent Treatment in the Venous Circulation
41 The Surgeon's Requirement for Radiological Informations Prior to Venous Surgery
42 Leg Ulcers
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