Aneurysms, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Venous Disease and Treatments

The diagnosis of arterial disease should alert you to the need for an evaluation to determine the presence of other cardiovascular diseases.

Rupture is the most serious complication of an abdominal aortic aneurysm and is related to the size of the aneurysm. Deep venous thrombosis can be the source of acute pulmonary emboli or lead to long-term venous complications. Intermittent claudication is the primary symptom of peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities.