ABSTRACT
Peripheral vascular disease is a general term that refers to any disorder of the blood vessels of the body. The word “peripheral” indicates that this category does not include the “center,” that is, the heart and its associated blood vessels. Although vessels to the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs are considered peripheral and can be abnormal, most peripheral vascular disease involves the vessels of the extremities, especially the legs and feet. The lower extremities have three kinds of blood vessels: arteries, veins, and lymphatics.
