An abnormal condition that affects the blood vessels outside the heart. Often occurs as a result of decreased blood flow and narrowing of the arteries from atherosclerosis, to the hands and feet. People who have had diabetes for a long time may develop PVD.
Disease of the peripheral vascular system. Such disease can impair blood circulation.
Situated away from the center of the body and relating to the blood vessels of the body (i.e. arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, circulation or claudication disease).
A term used to describe progressive occlusive disease of the arteries that supply the extremities. Risk factors include atherosclerosis and diabetes.
Impairment in peripheral circulation, usually due to artherosclerosis in the leg vessels. Symptoms include intermittent claudication, which causes leg cramps, and impaired wound healing in affected areas.
Diseases of blood vessels outside the heart and brain. It is often a narrowing of vessels that carry blood to leg and arm muscles, which may cause pain in exercising or walking.
Condition that arises when blood vessels in the legs, abdomen, pelvis, arms or neck become narrowed or blocked. “Peripheral†refers to blood vessels away from the heart. Peripheral vascular disease most commonly affects the blood vessels of the legs or the arteries in the abdomen and pelvis that lead to the legs.
Peripheral vascular disease refers to diseases of blood vessels outside the heart and brain. It often involves a narrowing of the vessels that carry blood to leg muscles.
Partial or complete blockage of the arteries supplying blood to other body organs including extremities, kidneys, intestines, and brain. Essentially the same disease process which causes blockage of heart arteries.
blockages in the arteries of the extremities
A condition that reduces blood flow to the legs, causing the muscles to cramp during activity. PVD is most likely caused by atherosclerosis injury or clotting in the lower extremities.
Is clinically defined as a disease of the peripheral blood vessels characterized by narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the legs and feet, with resulting decrease in blood flow. For cardiovascular risk assessment, a history of intermittent claudication and reduced foot pulses on examination or radiological evidence of peripheral vascular disease will put the person at high cardiovascular risk.
refers to the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels in the limbs.
Atherosclerotic disease of arteries (also known as hardening of the arteries)which supply blood to the extremities.
vascular disease affecting blood vessels, especially of the extremities.
Disease of the blood vessels that supply the blood to the limbs, commonly known as PVD.
Vascular disease that affects the blood vessels of the extremities.
A condition in which the arteries that carry blood to the arms or legs become narrowed or clogged. Also called peripheral arterial disease. This is similar to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, or coronary heart disease except that it involves arteries outside of the heart.
Any abnormal condition that affects the blood vessels outside the heart and lymphatic vessels. This includes blood flow to the extremities, including the legs and feet. This condition is called peripheral (puh-RIF-uh-rul) vascular disease.
Lack of oxygen supply to the working muscles and tissues of the body, resulting from decreased blood supply.
disease of the arteries and veins of the legs or arms that disturb the blood flow; can result from atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries" leading to stenosis (blockage), and blood clots. It causes either acute or chronic ischemia with initial symptoms of pain and later damage to structures (such as nerves).
any abnormal condition that affects the blood vessels outside the heart and lymphatic vessels. Often occurs as decreased blood flow to the hands and feet. People who have had diabetes for a long time may develop PVD.
Disease in the large blood vessels of the arms, legs, and feet. The signs of PVD are aching pains in the arms, legs, and feet and foot sores that heal slowly.
Diseases of blood vessels outside the heart and brain. It's often a narrowing of the vessels that carry blood to leg and arm muscles. These circulation disorders may be functional or organic. Functional peripheral vascular diseases don't have an organic cause and don't involve defects in blood vessels' structure. They're usually short-term effects and can come and go. Organic peripheral vascular diseases are caused by structural changes in the blood vessels, such inflammation and tissue damage).
A disease of blood vessels outside the heart. Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) affects the peripheral circulation , as opposed to the cardiac circulation. PVD comprises diseases of both peripheral arteries and peripheral veins. PVD is sometimes incorrectly used as a synonym for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Intermittent claudication due to inadequate blood flow to the leg is an example of peripheral artery disease (PAD) while varicose veins and spider veins are examples of peripheral vein disease. See the entire definition of Peripheral vascular disease
A condition in which the arteries that carry blood to the arms or legs become narrowed or clogged. This interferes with the normal flow of blood, sometimes causing pain, but often causing no symptoms at all. The most common cause of PVD is atherosclerosis (often called "hardening of the arteries").
A type of arteriosclerosis, involves deposits of fatty substances, calcium, and fibrin in the inner lining of the artery in the arms or, more usually, the legs.
A term used to describe progressive occlusive disease of the arteries that supply the extremities. Diabetes is a risk factor.
Arteriosclerosis in arteries of the arms or legs, which become narrow from the build up of plaque and eventually may cause severe symptoms. The most common form is disease in large vessels supplying the legs, which causes severe pain on walking and may in time make a patient immobile. PVD is sometimes called peripheral artery disease (PAD).
A type of CVD caused by atherosclerosis of the arteries to the limbs, reducing the blood supply and therefore depriving the limb muscles of oxygen.
A disorder caused by the blockage of blood vessels to the brain and extremities (see Diabetes).