title: Atherosclerotic occlusive disease of the aorta.
abstract: Aortoiliac occlusive disease is a common manifestation of atherosclerosis. Signs and symptoms include intermittent claudication, diminished femoral pulses, and impotence in males. During the assessment process, the coronary, renal, cerebrovascular, and distal extremity vessels must also be evaluated. Treatment options include conservative measures including angioplasty, as well as surgical intervention including aortic reconstruction or extra-anatomic bypass surgery.
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D004691:Endarterectomy; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000601:surgery; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013527:Perioperative Nursing