Svensk definition
Kärlförändring med förtjockning av den inre hinnan (intima), vilket medför tillslutning av artärerna.
Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
Arterioskleros, oblitererande
Engelsk definition
Common occlusive arterial disease which is caused by ATHEROSCLEROSIS. It is characterized by lesions in the innermost layer (ARTERIAL INTIMA) of arteries including the AORTA and its branches to the extremities. Risk factors include smoking, HYPERLIPIDEMIA, and HYPERTENSION.
Svenska synonymer
Oblitererande arterioskleros
Engelska synonymer
Obliterans, Arteriosclerosis