Key Area 7
(c) Peripheral vascular disorders
(c) Peripheral vascular disorders
Sometimes atherosclerotic plaques affect arteries beyond the heart and brain. In these cases, the reduction in blood flow, and therefore, sufficient oxygenation of tissues, can lead to peripheral vascular disorders.
Sometimes atherosclerotic plaques affect arteries beyond the heart and brain. In these cases, the reduction in blood flow, and therefore, sufficient oxygenation of tissues, can lead to peripheral vascular disorders.
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Peripheral vascular disease is narrowing of the arteries due to atherosclerosis of arteries other than those of the heart or brain. The arteries to the legs are most commonly affected. Pain is experienced in the leg muscles due to a limited supply of oxygen.
Peripheral vascular disease is narrowing of the arteries due to atherosclerosis of arteries other than those of the heart or brain. The arteries to the legs are most commonly affected. Pain is experienced in the leg muscles due to a limited supply of oxygen.
A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, most commonly in the leg. This can break off and result in a pulmonary embolism in the lungs.
A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, most commonly in the leg. This can break off and result in a pulmonary embolism in the lungs.
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You are now ready to move onto Key Area 7d: Cholesterol .
You are now ready to move onto Key Area 7d: Cholesterol .
