Vascular Signs and Symptoms

Assess vascular signs and symptoms quickly and accurately, detect associated findings, identify probable causes, and provide optimal patient care ‚ Xall in an easy-to-use and compelling format. In just 30 minutes, you'll learn: ‚ ~h how to distinguish between a carotid bruit and a venous hum ‚ ~h why you shouldn't palpate both carotid arteries at once ‚ ~h how to objectively describe pulse amplitude using a scale ranging from zero to 4+ ‚ ~h what kind of murmur may be associated with life-threatening aortic dissection ‚ ~h why hypertension can cause retinal changes, such as cotton-wool patches and papilledema ‚ Xand how you can assess for these signs ‚ ~h the best place to listen for a renal artery bruit ‚ ~h why you should assess for dependent edema in a patient with renal artery stenosis ‚ ~h Handy, pocket-size Quick-Reference Cards allow you to carry vital information with you.Blanchard and Loeb Publishers Staff is the author of 'Vascular Signs and Symptoms' with ISBN 9781930138186 and ISBN 1930138180.