Assess vascular signs and symptoms quickly and accurately, detect associated findings, identify probable causes, and provide optimal patient care--all in an easy-to-use and compelling format. You'll learn: -how to distinguish between a carotid bruit and a venous hum -why you shouldn't palpate both carotid arteries at once -how to objectively describe pulse amplitude using a scale ranging from zero to 4+ -what kind of murmur may be associated with life-threatening aortic dissection -why hypertension can cause retinal changes, such as cotton-wool patches and papilledema--and how you can assess for these signs -the best place to listen for a renal artery bruit -why you should assess for dependent edema in a patient with renal artery stenosis ...and much, much more