1. Be able to describe the signs and symptoms of acute mesenteric ischemia.
   
2. Be able to list the causes of acute mesenteric ischemia.
   
3. Be able to describe the usual symptom complex seen in chronic mesenteric ischemia.
   
4. Be able to discuss the evaluation of the patient with suspected acute mesenteric ischemia.
   
5. Be able to outline briefly the medical and surgical management of acute mesenteric ischemia.