How do vascular surgeons perceive atherosclerotic risk factor management?

P G Kalman; J Irvine; P Ritvo

doi:10.1007/s100169910116

How do vascular surgeons perceive atherosclerotic risk factor management?

Ann Vasc Surg. 2000 Nov;14(6):652-8. doi: 10.1007/s100169910116.

Authors

P G Kalman¹, J Irvine, P Ritvo

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, ON, Canada.

PMID: 11128462
DOI: 10.1007/s100169910116

Abstract

The specific objectives of this report were to determine (1) the usual practice of vascular surgeons with respect to risk factor inquiry and intervention, (2) which risk factors are endorsed by vascular surgeons as being very important in the management of patients with PAD, and, finally, (3) which risk factors vascular surgeons are confident in managing.

MeSH terms

Arteriosclerosis / etiology
Arteriosclerosis / prevention & control*
Attitude of Health Personnel*
Canada
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Risk Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Vascular Surgical Procedures*