Peripheral vascular system
The peripheral vascular system is the part of the
Peripheral veins are the most common
intravenous access method in both hospitals and paramedic services for a peripheral intravenous (IV) line for intravenous therapy.[4][5][6]
In some cases blockages in the peripheral arteries may be treated with catheterization and balloon dilatation instead of surgery.[7][8]
See also
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Stenosis
- Systemic circulation
- Thrombosis
References
- ^ "What Is Peripheral Vascular Disease?" (PDF). American Heart Association (heart.org). 2012. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 12, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the narrowing of the arteries to the legs, stomach, arms and head.
- ^ "Overview of Peripheral Arterial Disease - Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders". Merck Manuals Consumer Version. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
Disorders of arteries that supply the brain with blood are considered separately as cerebrovascular disease. Disorders that reduce blood flow of arteries in the abdomen are considered separately as abdominal aortic branch occlusion.
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