Chronic Obstructive Arterial Disease of the Lower Limbs

Synopsis

The degree of vascular insufficiency as rated on the Leriche-Fontaine classification. Techniques for palpation and auscultation of pulses. The classical bases for diagnosis and interpretation of the Ratschow test: other methods include the Doppler ultrasound probe and the technique of angiography. Indications for operation, thrombendarterectomy and by-pass. Indications for lumbar sympathectomy.

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 12 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1976

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Notes

Restricted to medical audiences.

Uses

Courses in clinical medicine.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

arteries; leg

Credits

Contributor

J Vollmar; L W Storz

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Sponsor

Name

Lyonnaise Industrielle Pharmaceutique

Distributor

Name

France