title: [Diagnostic and therapeutic problems posed by the association of arterial disease and chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limbs].
abstract: The association of arterial disease and chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limbs poses a number of diagnostic and therapeutic problems. It is useful to define, at the time of diagnosis, which patients are suitable for further investigations (vascular function tests, angiography), in order to able to demonstrate the predominant pathophysiological disorder. The combination or these two diseases may influence the treatment modalities.
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000150:complications*
vernacular_title: Problèmes diagnostiques et thérapeutiques posés par l'association d'une artériopathie et d'une insuffisance veineuse chronique des membres inférieurs.