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Genesis, Pathophysiology and Management of Venous and Lymphatic Disorders

  • 1st Edition - January 4, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Author: N. Radhakrishnan
  • Language: English

Genesis, Pathophysiology Management of Venous Diseases is the must-have resource on venous disease. The book bridges the gap between basic science and clinical medicine, covering… Read more

Description

Genesis, Pathophysiology Management of Venous Diseases is the must-have resource on venous disease. The book bridges the gap between basic science and clinical medicine, covering the history of venous surgery, the lymphatic system and anatomy, pathophysiology of various venous disease, etiology, clinical manifestations and diagnosis, management, and medical and surgical treatment options. It also places attention on genetic studies and pharmacological analysis of various anticoagulants which are widely used in treating venous diseases and deep vein thrombosis and highlights the importance of microscopic venous valves and their pathology in both normal and disease condition.

The breadth of topics covered makes this reference suitable for a range of professionals in phlebolymphology and cardiology, including medical students, practicing clinicians, surgeons, researchers, radiologists, bioengineers, and more.

Key features

  • Provides complete, up-to-date developments in the field of phlebolymphology, including the history of venous surgery, lymphatic system and anatomy, pathophysiology of various venous disease, and more
  • Includes new etiological and pathophysiological concepts and the latest outlooks and trends in the management of CVD
  • Written in an easy-to-read manner, the book includes tables, figures, clinical photographs and medical illustrations to aid understanding

Readership

Cardiologists, phlebologist, cardiovascular and vascular researchers, surgeons, Postgraduates and Biomedical scientists. Hospital industry, Para-medical sector, Sonologist, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biotechnology and genomics studies

Table of contents

1. The lymphovenous system

2. Lymphangiogenesis

3. Lymphatic system of the lower limb

4. Diseases of the venous system

5. The pathophysiology of varicose veins of the lower limb

6. Etiology of varicose veins

7. Clinical manifestations

8. Staging of chronic venous disease

9. Management

10. History of the surgical management of varicose veins

11. Contemporary surgical procedures

12. Endovenous laser treatment

13. Radiofrequency ablation

14. Sclerotherapy

15. Modified microfoam sclerotherapy

16. Deep vein thrombosis

17. Anticoagulation in the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism

18. Chronic venous ulcer

19. The morbid varicose vein

20. Photographic presentation of venous diseases

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 24, 2022
  • Language: English

About the author

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N. Radhakrishnan

N. Radhakrishnan is currently the Medical Director of St. Thomas Institute of Research on Venous Disease, India. Graduated from Trivandrum Medical College, he completed his postgraduate studies in general surgery at the same college, and was a practicing surgeon for 46 years and 52 years as a medical practitioner. With his wealth of experience from being a practicing surgeon, he entered the field of Phlebolymphology and has been Senior Consultant Vascular Surgeon in St. Thomas Hospital, Chethipuzha, Changanassery, Kerala, India since 1980, and was promoted to his current role in 2009. He is a Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England, Fellow of Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM-London), Fellow of Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, Fellow of American College of Surgeons, and Fellow of the IMA Academy of Medical Specialties. He is one of the first Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (Phlebolymphology), and is a founder Fellow of Association of Surgeons of India. He has over 9 peer reviewed publications, and has presented his research findings internationally. He has been presented the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 by the President of India for his contributions towards the field, and has won the “Best Doctor Award” in India in 2017. Working with the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (an autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India), his research interests include the genetic factors in venous disease, and developing new medical and surgical technologies in treating venous diseases. In addition, presently doing research project on Bio-Nano Technology for healing of Chronic nonhealing Ulcers in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India.
Affiliations and expertise
Medical Director, St. Thomas Institute of Research on Venous Diseases in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Chethipuzha, Changanassery

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