Abstract
PURPOSE: To provide the physician and registered professional nurse with an understanding of angiogenesis and an overview of therapeutic angiogenesis modalities used to manage wounds and other tissue repair situations.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in learning more about angiogenesis and therapeutic angiogenesis modalities to manage wounds and other tissue repair situations.
OBJECTIVES: After reading the article and taking the test, the participant should be able to:
1. Describe the basic principles of angiogenesis and its role in tissue repair and regeneration.
2. Identify the available therapeutic angiogenesis modalities and clinical issues surrounding their use.