Nonatherosclerotic Arterial Disorders of the Lower Extremities

Vasculitides as a rare cause of intermittent claudication

“…Prevalence of atherosclerotic PAD is estimated to be up to 29 % in adult population (3), with frequency strongly related to ageuncommon before 50 years, rising gradually at older ages (1). Its presence is known to include not only lower extremities leading to decreased mobility or even limb loss but is highly associated with an increased risk of premature myocardial infarction, stroke and all-cause mortality (4).…”

Conservative treatment of patients with thromboangiitis obliterans or cannabis-associated arteritis presenting with critical lower limb ischaemia

“…[11] However, the pathogenesis of the disease is still not clearly defi ned. It usually occurs in patients under the age of 50 years, with the majority of patients being male, therefore concurring with our fi ndings as well.…”

Peripheral Non-atherosclerotic Arterial Disorders

“…The cause for intimal narrowing is usually repetitive trauma resulting in anatomical or functional compromise of arterial flow (21,23). A detailed history accompanied by ankle-brachial pressure index helps to establish the diagnosis in around 80% of cases (1,4,23). Magnetic resonance angiography, computerized tomography angiography, and angiography can further aid the diagnosis by demonstrating stenosis, lengthening, or kinking, which can facilitate preoperative planning ( Fig 5) (21,23).…”

“…INTRODUCTION P eripheral vascular disease (PVD) because of atherosclerosis is more prevalent in men older than 50 years, commonly presenting with intermittent claudication and is associated with morbidity (limb loss) and mortality (increased risk of myocardial infarction and stroke) (1)(2)(3). In a minority of cases, symptoms of intermittent claudication and mimics of PVD are precipitated by nonatherosclerotic arterial disorders (NAADs).…”