Vascular Surgery

🩸 Vascular Surgery Chapter

Understand. Identify. Intervene.

This chapter offers a comprehensive yet focused exploration of vascular conditions commonly encountered in clinical practice. Designed for UKMLA candidates, it breaks down the complexities of vascular medicine and surgical management into clear, digestible sections.

🔍 Topics Covered Include:

• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

• Chronic Venous Insufficiency & Varicose Veins

• Carotid Artery Disease & Stroke Prevention

• Acute Limb Ischaemia

• Vascular Investigations (e.g., ABPI, Duplex US, CT Angiography)

💡 What You’ll Gain:

• High-yield clinical signs and red flags

• NICE CKS-based management pathways

• Trigger phrases and red flag signposting

• Quick-reference summaries and flashcards

• Visual aids and mnemonics to boost recall

🎯 Ideal For:
Medical students, UKMLA candidates and anyone revising for exams involving vascular medicine.