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Arterial Occlusive Diseases

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Definition: Pathological processes which result in the partial or complete obstruction of ARTERIES. They are characterized by greatly reduced or absence of blood flow through these vessels. They are also known as arterial insufficiency.  general; prefer specifics; coordinate IM with specific artery (IM) if pertinent   
Examples Arteriosclerosis; Carotid Stenosis; Fibromuscular Dysplasia; Leriche Syndrome; Malignant Atrophic Papulosis; Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion; Moyamoya Disease; Renal Artery Obstruction; Retinal Artery Occlusion; Thromboangiitis Obliterans 		Other names Arterial Obstructive Diseases; Occlusive Diseases, Arterial; Occlusive Disease, Arterial; Obstructive Diseases, Arterial; Obstructive Disease, Arterial; Diseases, Arterial Occlusive; Diseases, Arterial Obstructive; Disease, Arterial Occlusive; Disease, Arterial Obstructive; Arterial Occlusive Disease; Arterial Obstructive Disease

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