Vascular Insufficiency/Chronic Ischemia in the Upper Extremity-Overview - Vascular Conditions in the Upper Extremity: Vascular Insufficiency /Chronic Ischemia

Overview - Vascular Conditions in the Upper Extremity: Vascular Insufficiency /Chronic Ischemia

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This chapter discusses vascular conditions in the upper extremity, specifically vascular insufficiency and chronic ischemia. It provides definitions for vascular incompetence, critical and noncritical vascular events, and explains the functions of the vascular system. The anatomy of the upper extremity vascular system is described, including the macroarterial and microarterial system. The chapter also explores the physiology of blood flow and vascular wall control. <br /><br />The evaluation of vascular conditions in the upper extremity is discussed, including the use of medical history, physical examination, and various tests such as the Allen test and Doppler examination. The chapter also covers noninvasive vascular testing methods such as segmental arterial pressure measurements and color duplex imaging. Radiologic evaluation methods such as magnetic resonance imaging and angiography are also discussed.<br /><br />Congenital vascular disorders such as hemangiomas and venous malformations are covered, along with their diagnosis and treatment options. Other vascular conditions discussed include ulnar artery thrombosis, radial artery thrombosis, arterial aneurysms, arteritis/systemic conditions, vasospastic disease (Raynaud syndrome), and arterial steal syndrome. The chapter provides information on the evaluation and treatment options for each condition.<br /><br />The chapter also includes key articles and suggested readings for further information on the topic.

Keywords

vascular conditions

upper extremity

vascular insufficiency

chronic ischemia

vascular system

evaluation

treatment options

ulnar artery thrombosis

radial artery thrombosis

arterial steal syndrome