title: Atherosclerosis: a major cause of peripheral vascular disease.
abstract: Atherosclerosis is one of the most common causes of peripheral vascular disease. Complications result from arteries compromised because of focal accumulations of lipids and other materials within and between cells in the vessel walls. Factors including hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, social stress, and genetic background have been implicated as promoting a higher risk of atherosclerosis and its consequences.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000150:complications; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012306:Risk; D012907:Smoking / Q000150:complications; D013315:Stress, Psychological