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Arteriosclerosis of the extremities

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What is Arteriosclerosis of the extremities?

Arteriosclerosis of the extremities is a disease of the blood vessels that leads to narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the legs and feet. This decreases blood flow, which can injure nerves and other tissues.

Alternative Names:

Peripheral vascular disease; PVD; Peripheral arterial disease; PAD; Arteriosclerosis obliterans; Atherosclerosis

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