A Treatise on Venous Diseases (POD)

Salient Features:Authored by a highly experienced PhlebologistAuthored by a highly experienced Phlebologist This book is ‘all about veins and venous diseases’ This book is ‘all about veins and venous diseases’ New etiological and pathophysiological concepts are incorporated New etiological and pathophysiological concepts are incorporated Discusses interesting history of venous surgery Discusses interesting history of venous surgery Special chapter on Sclerotherapy for varicose veins Special chapter on Sclerotherapy for varicose veins New outlooks and trends in the management of CVD New outlooks and trends in the management of CVD Written in lucid and direct style Written in lucid and direct style Excellent clinical photographs and illustrations for better understanding Excellent clinical photographs and illustrations for better understanding Must-have reference book for medical students, physicians, surgeons and for all who are Interested in Vascular Diseases Must-have reference book for medical students, physicians, surgeons and for all who are Interested in Vascular DiseasesTable of Contents:1. Diseases of the Venous System Classification of Venous Diseases Classification of Venous Diseases Venous Diseases of the Lower Limb Venous Diseases of the Lower Limb Anatomy Anatomy 2. Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins of Lower Limb Biophysics Biophysics Cellular Changes Cellular Changes Epidemiology Epidemiology 3. Etiology of Varicose Veins Genetic Associations Genetic Associations Primary Changes in the Vein Walls and Valves Primary Changes in the Vein Walls and Valves Normal Structure of Vein Normal Structure of Vein Extracellular Matrix Degradation Extracellular Matrix Degradation Enzymatic Dysregulation Enzymatic Dysregulation Activation of Endothelium Activation of Endothelium Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Migration Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Migration Dysregulated SMC Apoptosis Dysregulated SMC Apoptosis 4. Lymphatic System of the Lower Limb Importance of the Lymphatic System Importance of the Lymphatic System Structure of Lymphatic Vessels Structure of Lymphatic Vessels Functions of Lymphatic Vessels Functions of Lymphatic Vessels General Principles of Tissue Fluid Formation General Principles of Tissue Fluid Formation Precipitating Factors for Edema Precipitating Factors for Edema 5. Clinical Manifestations Clinical Complications Clinical Complications Evaluation of Patients Evaluation of Patients 6. Staging of Chronic Venous Disease Development of Classification of CVD for Proper Evaluation Development of Classification of CVD for Proper Evaluation Revised CEAP Classification: Summary Revised CEAP Classification: Summary Terminology and New Definitions in CVD Terminology and New Definitions in CVD 7. Management Based on Nature, Stage and Type of Problem Based on Nature, Stage and Type of Problem Based on Genetic and Other Factors Based on Genetic and Other Factors