The term<unk>  refers to a group of disorders characterized by progressive stenosis and altered structure and function of non coronary arteries that supply the brain, visceral organs and limbs.<unk>  <unk>  are most commonly of atherosclerotic type and hence this term is generally used to refer to the atherosclerotic peripheral<unk>  lesions in lower extremities. However,<unk>  also includes aneurysmal and thromboembolic lesions of arteries.
In contrast, peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to all vascular disorders affecting not only arteries but also veins and lymphatics. Peripheral<unk>  occlusive diseases (PAOD) are part of the<unk> s but they exclude aneurysmal disorders, and hence only include atherosclerotic and and thromboembolic<unk>  lesions.<unk>  is a systemic disease most commonly caused by atherosclerosis. It is usually present with other atherosclerosis related diseases like coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular disease.<unk>  is associated with decrease quality of life and increase risk of mortality.
Peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral artery disease
Raynaud's disease
Renovascular disease
Diabetic foot
Venous claudication
Raynaud's phenomenon
Microvascular disease