Vascular Signs and Symptoms DVD

31 minutes, Produced in 2006

Assess vascular signs and symptoms quickly and accurately, detect associated findings, identify probable causes, and provide optimal patient care - all in an easy-to-use and compelling format.

You'll learn:

• how to distinguish between a carotid bruit and a venous hum
• why you shouldn't palpate both carotid arteries at once
• how to objectively describe pulse amplitude using a scale ranging from zero to 4+
• what kind of murmur may be associated with life-threatening aortic dissection
• why hypertension can cause retinal changes, such as cotton-wool patches and papilledema - and how you can assess for these signs
• the best place to listen for a renal artery bruit
• why you should assess for dependent edema in a patient with renal artery stenosis ..... and much, much more.