[When nursing expertise transforms vascular medicine care]

Vascular medicine is a relatively new field that became a cross-disciplinary specialty in 2017 with the creation of a specialized degree program. It addresses a wide spectrum of pathologies, ranging from arterial conditions to venous diseases, including microcirculation and certain rare diseases. It involves caring for acute or chronic patients-who are often in pain and anxious-with complex wounds and significant sensitivity in the affected areas of the body. In this context, nursing expertise plays a fundamental role in the quality and safety of care. Through their knowledge, observational skills, and professional judgment, vascular medicine nurses help prevent complications in these patients with multiple conditions and improve their care and follow-up.