Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)

Definition Peripheral arterial occlusive disease is a disease of the vessels. In pAVK, constriction (stenosis) or occlusion of the aorta or the arteries of the arm and leg, usually chronic, occurs. The arteries of the legs are most frequently affected (~90% of cases). In more than 95% of cases, calcification of the arteries (arteriosclerosis) is … Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)

Diagnosis | Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)

Diagnosis The physician may already suspect peripheral arterial occlusive disease during the conversation with the patient. This suspicion can be confirmed during the physical examination. The physical examination is divided into looking at the skin (skin colour, wounds), feeling the pulses (attenuated/no pulses for peripheral arterial occlusive disease) and checking the skin temperature and sensation … Diagnosis | Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)

Localization | Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)

Localization A subdivision is made regarding the location of the vasoconstriction and is divided into three types: Staging (according to Fontaine-Rachev) Type | Frequency | Location | Pain | Missing pulses Aortoiliac type | 35% | aorta, iliac artery | buttocks, thigh | from the groin Femoral type | 50% | femoral artery (A. femoralis), … Localization | Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)