Description
THIEME Treatment Of Carotid Disease by Bederson , Tuhrin
Treatment of Carotid Disease is a comprehensive, yet practical guide for the clinician responsible for caring for patients with carotid artery disease. Both medical and surgical management strategies, as well as emerging endovascular techniques are described. Designed to strengthen the bond between the primary care and neurosurgical communities. Suggested users are primary care physicians, residents, nurses and physician assistants.
It provides full coverage of the continuum of care for carotid artery disease, including diagnostic testing, medical therapies, pharmacological treatment, and detailed referral guidelines.
Treatment of Carotid Disease includes:
Historical background and epidemiology
Differential diagnosis, medical assessment, and diagnostic testing
Medical treatment of carotid disease patients
Complete overview of carotid endarterectomy: patient selection, per-operative medical evaluation, description, complications, adjuncts, and anesthesia
Carotid artery stenosis, dissection, fibromuscular dysplasia, and other disorders
New treatments
(Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)