Normal aorta
anigiogram
Normal pelvic
angiogram |
Lower Extremity Arteriogram
A study used to evaluate the arteries of
the pelvis and legs.
Following is a description of peripheral vascular disease, which is commonly diagnosed by angiography.
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Peripheral Vascular
Disease (PVD)
A condition of blockages in the arteries
in the pelvis and legs, usually caused by artherosclerosis, which causes
pain in the legs with walking (claudication). This condition also can occasionally
affect the arms.
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Severe right
iliac
artery narrowing
causing right
leg claudication. |
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