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Systemic sclerosis, also known as scleroderma, is primarily an autoimmune connective tissue disorder that affects the skin and internal organs, leading to fibrosis and vascular abnormalities. While it can cause peripheral vascular issues, such as Raynaud's phenomenon and digital ulcers, it is not classified as a peripheral vascular disease in the traditional sense. Instead, it encompasses a broader range of systemic effects beyond just vascular involvement.
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Can Peripheral vascular disease cause gangrene?
Peripheral vascular disease is a progressive disease that can lead to gangrene of the affected area
Peripheral vascular diseases are disorders of the blood vessels that are located outside of the heart and brain?
Peripheral vascular disease is disease of the blood vessels of the peripheries i.e. the limbs. Atherosclerosis, how ever is a generalised disease and other vessels are also involved
How can Peripheral vascular disease be diagnosed?
Peripheral vascular disease can be diagnosed by comparing blood pressures taken above and below the point of pain
What disease causes thickening of skin?
Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)
What causes peripheral vascular disease?
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What are the symptoms of PVD or peripheral vascular disease?
The symptoms of Peripheral Vascular Disease are the hardening of the arteries. Sufferers get pain, burning or tingling of the feet and cold feelings in the legs.
Can exercise help with Peripheral vascular disease?
Exercise is essential to treating this disease
What is the procedure to remove a limb when a peripheral vascular disease occurs?
Amputation.
What is peripheral vascular disease?
vascular disease (as Raynaud's disease and Buerger's disease) affecting blood vessels outside of the heart and especially those vessels supplying the extremities
What are some ailments of blood vessels?
*Blood vessel disease or Peripheral Vascular disease or Artery disease * Vasculitis
What are causes of bad capillary refill?
Shock, hypothermia, peripheral vascular disease
Is Peripheral vascular disease arterial?
Both veins and arteries may be affected, but the disease is usually arterial
