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2. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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   Atherosclerosis symptoms can depend on which arteries are blocked and the severity of your blockage. For many people, it progresses silently. ... It most commonly affects your legs. Symptoms can ...

3. Arterial occlusion - Wikipedia

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   Arterial occlusion is a condition involving partial or complete blockage of blood flow through an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to body tissues. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] An occlusion of arteries disrupts oxygen and blood supply to tissues, leading to ischemia . [ 1 ]

4. Femoropopliteal bypass - Wikipedia

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   Smaller arteries carry blood supply from the popliteal artery to the calf and into the foot. [4] Blockages caused by plaque build-up or atherosclerosis in any of these arteries can reduce leg blood circulation, causing leg pain that may interfere with daily life. [4] Standard popliteal bypass surgery involves the bypass of the popliteal artery. [5]

5. Peripheral artery disease - Wikipedia

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   Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a form of peripheral vascular disease. Vascular refers to the arteries and veins within the body. PAD differs from peripheral veinous disease. PAD means the arteries are narrowed or blocked—the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood as it moves from the heart to other parts of the body.

6. Clogged Arteries Can Play a Significant Role in Severe Heart ...

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   Clogged arteries, known as arteriosclerosis, can play a significant role in causing several severe heart conditions and instigating major medical emergencies like heart attack and stroke.

7. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   Peripheral arterial disease is a blockage in the arteries that carry blood away from your heart. It usually develops in your legs. The strongest risk factors are diabetes and smoking.