Common Arterial Problems | Vascular Health Assessment for Nurses

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Arterial disease reduces blood flow and oxygen supply to tissues and organs. Atherosclerosis causes thickening and hardening of artery walls from fatty buildup. Aneurysms involve weakened arterial walls that bulge or balloon out. Arterial emboli are blood clots or plaque debris that obstruct arteries. Signs like diminished pulses, pain, numbness, and pallor distal to the obstruction help diagnose arterial problems that can be managed with risk reduction, medication, surgery, or interventional radiology.

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