title: Arterial insufficiency and ulceration: diagnosis and treatment options.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide physicians and nurses with an overview of the pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of arterial insufficiency and ulceration.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in managing patients with arterial insufficiency and ulceration.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  After reading the article and taking the test, the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the lower extremity arterial system and the pathophysiology of arterial ulcers. 2. Describe the assessment and diagnosis of arterial insufficiency and ulceration. 3. Identify treatment options and teaching considerations for patients with arterial insufficiency and ulceration.
authors.affiliation: Vascular Surgery, Harper University Hospital, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Mary Y
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Sieggreen
authors.forename: Ronald A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Kline
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures