Condition
Arteriosclerosis obliterans
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 30 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Arteriosclerosis of the extremities is a disease of the blood vessels characterized by narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the legs and feet.
- This causes a decrease in blood flow that can injure nerves and other tissues.
Alternative names
Peripheral vascular disease; PVD; Peripheral arterial disease; PAD; Arteriosclerosis of the extremities
Definition
Arteriosclerosis of the extremities is a disease of the blood vessels characterized by narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the legs and feet. This causes a decrease in blood flow that can injure nerves and other tissues.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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