Vascular Emergencies

Cardiovascular disease is the number 1 cause of death in the United States and other first-world countries around the globe. It’s no surprise, therefore, that a great deal of attention in emergency medicine is paid to the recognition and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. However, when the term “cardiovascular” is used in this context, most providers and laypersons only hear the first part of that word, “cardio.” Emergency “cardio” seems to get the bulk of attention, and “vascular” often takes a back seat.

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