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Informative Article | Medical Surgical | India | Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017

Clinical and Angiographic Profile of Peripheral Vascular Disease in Western Rajasthan

Dr. Sharad Thanvi | Dr. S S Rathore ^[2] | Dr. Rahul Singh ^[4] | Dr. Mangilal Seervi

Abstract: Peripheral vascular disease is very common in western Rajasthan. Atherosclerosis is found to be a major cause. Men within 50-60 year age group are most commonly affected with smoking being a major risk factor. Gangrene being the most common symptom mainly affecting the lower limbs. The main modality for investigation being Angiography. Surgery is the main modality of treatment with vascular by pass procedure being the most common procedure.

Keywords: peripheral vascular disease, gangrene, atherosclerosis, angiography, vascula bypass

Edition: Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017,

Pages: 1949 - 1950