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Arteriosclerosis Obliterans  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FGP5MV82-W

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