VAS European Book on Angiology/Vascular Medicine

The entire width and depth of vascular medicine/angiology are covered in a robust and comprehensive way by this textbook, based on the most recent and advanced available evidence. All topics are approached in a holistic way, including sound research background, state of the art clinical practice, and carefully selected clinical paradigms. The chapters are written in a clear didactic style that facilitates learning and stimulates critical thinking and analysis. The VAS European Book on Angiology/Vascular Medicine follows the specialistic approach involving different areas of Angiology/Vascular Medicine (synonymous in Europe) with multidisciplinary contributes, as the soundest path to solve the complex challenges faced in modern medicine. Facilitating the close collaboration of the expertise involved in this rapidly evolving field, authors adopt a patient-centred care, typical of personalized medicine, with a thorough analysis of clinical and quality of life outcomes. Built as a dynamic element of the broader educational process in the field produced by VAS-European Independent Foundation in Angiology/Vascular Medicine, this textbook will appeal to graduate and postgraduate students, early career researchers and clinicians alike toiling in the fields of vascular medicine, including lymphology, phlebology, microcirculation, thrombosis, vascular risk factors, preventive medicine, extending to vascular surgery, dermatology, cardiology and vascular neurology. This work supports all the fields of educational actions on vascular medicine/angiology and represents the suggested referee for the European vascular medicine courses, masters and European exams, including CESMA-UEMS diploma. This second edition of the book is totally up-dated and includes new chapters and authors, while maintaining the same effort to represent the highest European and international collaboration. Chapter 105 is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). For further details see license information in the chapter.