What is another word for Peripheral Vascular Disease?
Pronunciation: [pəɹˈɪfəɹə͡l vˈaskjʊlə dɪzˈiːz] (IPA) 
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a medical condition that affects the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain. There are several synonyms for PVD that include peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and peripheral artery disease. Other terms used to describe this condition include atherosclerosis obliterans, peripheral artery occlusive disease, and claudication. These terms describe the same condition that affects the circulation in the legs, arms, and other places in the body. Other descriptors include arterial insufficiency, ischemic limb disease, and peripheral vascular occlusion. Identifying these synonyms and understanding their meanings can help healthcare professionals correctly diagnose and treat patients with this condition.
