Although atherosclerosis is a generalized metabolic disorder, the plaque tends to build up at bifurcations of major vessels, including in the lower extremities. Here, the superficial femoral artery ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Arterial disease in the lower limbs is often caused by atherosclerosis, thrombosis, or embolism. In addition, traumatic damage to the ...

People who have symptoms of, or who are at risk of developing, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are offered a clinical assessment and ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) measurement. Early ...

Doctors screen for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test, which measures blood pressure in the legs. Experts recommend that anyone with PAD risk factors undergo ...

People with both asymptomatic and symptomatic PAD have an increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease, mainly due to heart attack and stroke. It is therefore important to assess people ...

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INTRODUCTION Endothelial dysfunction, characterized by the loss of nitric oxide bioavailability, is a key element in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and an important prognostic factor in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a leading cause of lower extremity amputations in the U.S. Health care use ...

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Have the patient turn slightly toward you to relax the neck muscles, and palpate gently between the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and the trachea. Do not go above the thyroid cartilage to avoid ...