Atherosclerosis in the extremities and hypertension?
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Le Voleur asked:
I just wondered if atherosclerosis in the extremities (arms/legs) also has hypertension as a symptom. I know this is one clue to cardio-athersclerosis, but is this true of cases in the arms/legs and blockages leading to strokes?
Michele
I just wondered if atherosclerosis in the extremities (arms/legs) also has hypertension as a symptom. I know this is one clue to cardio-athersclerosis, but is this true of cases in the arms/legs and blockages leading to strokes?
Michele












July 23rd, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Yes hypertention is a risk factor. But number one is smoking.
July 25th, 2009 at 12:58 am
The blockage and hence ischaemia meaning reducedno oxygen delivery and it travels stroke is lack of sensation failing.