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)