Peripheral arterial occlusive disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is obstruction of the arterial lumen resulting in decreased blood flow to the distal limbs. This can be a result of atherosclerosis or thrombosis.

Aortoiliac occlusive disease is the blockage of the aorta, the main blood vessel in your body, or the iliac arteries. The iliac arteries are the branches that your aorta divides into around the level of the belly button to provide blood to your legs and the organs in your pelvis. This blockage is typically caused by a buildup of plaque within the walls of your blood vessels.

A painless walk through the diagnosis and management Transcript-The-Curbsiders-260-Peripheral-Artery-DiseaseDownload Peripheral artery disease is one of those diagnoses that you know about, but maybe don’t feel comfortable diagnosing and managing. Listen as our esteemed guest Dr. Vladimir Lakhter @VladLakhter (Temple Health) talks us through its diagnosis and management. Dr. Lakhter gives us a straightforward framework for

Peripheral artery disease, known as PAD, is a major vascular disease that affects 202 million adults worldwide, a higher prevalence than ischemic heart disease and heart failure. Here are 7 quick facts about Peripheral Artery Disease:

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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a medical condition in which the peripheral arteries that supply blood to the limbs narrow and restrict blood flow. The narrowing is caused by fatty deposits building up on the inner walls of the...

A ProPublica investigation found that some doctors overuse invasive treatments for peripheral artery disease. So we talked to experts to learn what vascular patients should know when seeking care.