Arteriosclerosis Obliterans

Common occlusive arterial disease which is caused by ATHEROSCLEROSIS. It is characterized by lesions in the innermost layer (ARTERIAL INTIMA) of arteries including the AORTA and its branches to the extremities. Risk factors include smoking, HYPERLIPIDEMIA, and HYPERTENSION.

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Tree Number(s): C14.907.137.126.114

MeSH Unique ID: D001162

Entry Terms:

• Obliterans, Arteriosclerosis

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Diseases Category
Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Arteriosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis Obliterans