Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci

Dr Melas Nikolaos Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon MD, MSc, PhD

melasnikos@aggeioxeirourgos.gr
Phone 2310 232025, 6948599187
Military Doctor - Associate in 1st department of Surgery - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece - Associate in Interbalcan Medical Center

Peripheral arterial disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD), or Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), or peripheral artery occlusive disease (PAOD), refers to the obstruction of large arteries not within the coronary, aortic arch vasculature, or brain. PAD can result from atherosclerosis, inflammatory processes leading to stenosis, an embolism, or thrombus formation.

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