Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
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Arteriosclerosis obliterans is the progressive narrowing of the arteries, especially in the legs, due to the buildup of fatty plaques that hinder the flow of blood. It is part of peripheral artery disease and affects circulation to the extremities.
Common symptoms: pain or cramps in the legs when walking that ease with rest, cold skin, wounds that are slow to heal, and, in advanced cases, pain at rest.
Risk factors: smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol.
Which specialist treats it? The angiologist and the vascular surgeon specialize in circulation, while the cardiologist and the general practitioner also take part in the comprehensive evaluation. If walking repeatedly causes pain in your legs, it is a good idea to discuss it with one of these professionals to check your circulation in time.
Data on 73 doctors who treat arteriosclerosis obliterans
Which specialist treats arteriosclerosis obliterans?
Arteriosclerosis obliterans is treated by a cardiologist, who evaluates cardiovascular risk, and a vascular specialist, who focuses on managing the affected blood vessels. You can book these specialists if you have leg pain when walking.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in arteriosclerosis obliterans
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Leonardo Ramírez Martínez
Dr. Zaira Artemisa Castañeda Morales
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Frequently asked questions
What is arteriosclerosis obliterans?
Arteriosclerosis obliterans is the progressive narrowing of the arteries, especially in the legs, due to the buildup of fatty plaques that hinder the flow of blood. It is part of peripheral artery disease and affects circulation to the extremities.
Which doctor treats arteriosclerosis obliterans?
Arteriosclerosis obliterans is treated by a cardiologist, who evaluates cardiovascular risk, and a vascular specialist, who focuses on managing the affected blood vessels. You can book these specialists if you have leg pain when walking.