abdominal aorta

Leriche syndrome (aortoiliac occlusive disease): Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Leriche syndrome, also known as aortoiliac occlusive disease, is characterized by the blockage of the abdominal aorta as it transitions into the common iliac arteries. Leriche syndrome is considered a form of peripheral artery disease, as it is characterized by a narrowing of the arteries other than those that supply the heart or the brain. ...click here to read more