Peripheral arterial disease

Peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral vascular disease of the hand: Advanced disease with gangrene of several digits. (Image courtesy of Charlie Goldberg, M.D.)

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Peripheral vascular disease; peripheral artery occlusive disease; PVD; PAOD; PAD; acute limb ischemia; chronic limb ischemia; claudication

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Guidelines for Management

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Case #1

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