Venous Interventional Radiology

Book excerpt: A state-of-the-art guide on the interventional management of venous disease from renowned experts! The diagnosis and management of venous disorders is a core competency of interventional radiology, comprising up to 75% of an interventional radiologist's caseload in some institutions. Venous Interventional Radiology by prominent interventional radiologist Laura Findeiss and an impressive group of contributors is a highly practical vascular interventional radiology reference that covers a full spectrum of venous disease. The richly illustrated book starts with an opening chapter on venous anatomy, physiology, and epidemiology. Disease-specific chapters cover common to complex disorders, from varicose veins and venous ulceration, to thromboembolic disease and pulmonary embolism. Each chapter presents the latest minimally invasive image-guided interventions for the diagnosis and management of a specific disease. Clinical cases provide discussion of patient presentation/symptoms, clinical evaluation, procedural and non-invasive management strategies, and follow-up, all of which are key to delivering comprehensive patient care. Key Highlights Angiographic and cross-sectional imaging findings enhance knowledge of disease processes A chapter dedicated to vascular/venous access provides guidance on this basic yet critical component of patient care The classification, evaluation, and treatment of venous anomalies and syndromes The authors discuss pitfalls and complications, including their own pearls of wisdom and unanswered questions This highly practical guide is a must-have resource for trainee and veteran interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons.