title: Chronic lower extremity ischemia.
abstract: With a careful history and physical examination, aided by the judicious use of noninvasive tests, the diagnosis of chronic lower extremity ischemia can be readily made. The definition and pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic lower extremity ischemia are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Vascular Surgery Department, Lahey Hitchcock Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Welch
mesh_terms: D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000150:complications; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007383:Intermittent Claudication / Q000209:etiology; D007511:Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors