TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Peripheral Vascular Disease A1 - Daoud, Bahaa A1 - Berger, Jeffrey S. A2 - Freeman, Brian S. A2 - Berger, Jeffrey S. PY - 2016 T2 - Anesthesiology Core Review: Part Two Advanced Exam AB - Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), also known as the peripheral artery disease, refers to stenosis and, ultimately, total occlusion of large arteries outside of the coronaries, aortic arch, and brain by atherosclerotic or inflammatory processes. Despite its high prevalence, it is commonly underdiagnosed and leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular death, major tissue loss, poor quality of life, and higher rates of depression. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1135740508 ER -