Peripheral Artery Disease
📋Overview
This condition typically results from atherosclerosis, a process where fatty deposits build up on the arterial walls and restrict blood flow to the extremities. While the condition primarily impacts the lower body, it encompasses various arterial blockages located outside of the heart and brain.
Clinical professionals use this term to describe a range of arterial obstructions, often replacing older designations such as peripheral vascular disease. The resulting decrease in circulation can limit the delivery of oxygen and essential nutrients to the tissues in the affected limbs.
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