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the narrowing of blood vessels in the legs or arms, causing pain and possibly tissue death (gangrene) as a result of a reduced flow of blood to areas supplied by the narrowed vessels
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| peripheral vascular disease |
A circulation disorder in which arteries carrying blood to the arms and legs become narrowed or clogged.
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| peripheral vascular disease |
A disease of the blood vessels of the arms, legs and feet. It can occur when major blood vessels are partially or completely blocked and tissues don't get enough blood.
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| peripheral vascular disease |
blockage inside any arteries in the body except the coronary (heart) arteries. This can have serious implications and must be treated. Symptoms include chronic burning, aching, numbness, and tingling, especially in the arms, hands, legs, and feet
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| peripheral vascular disease |
blockages in the arteries of the extremities
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