: Chronic high blood pressure, smoking, or hyperglycemia damages the inner lining of the artery.
. Triggered by the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques within the arterial intima, it leads to restricted blood flow and severe limb ischemia. It typically affects the lower abdominal aorta, the iliac arteries, and the arteries supplying the legs. 🧬 Pathophysiology arteriosclerosis obliterans
The underlying mechanism of ASO is heavily tied to the biological processes of aging and lifestyle stress. : Chronic high blood pressure, smoking, or hyperglycemia