Clinical and Angiographic Profile of Peripheral Vascular Disease in Western Rajasthan

Peripheral vascular disease is very common in western Rajasthan. Atherosclerosis is found to be a major cause. Men within 50-60 year age group are most commonly affected with smoking being a major risk factor. Gangrene being the most common symptom mainly affecting the lower limbs. The main modality for investigation being Angiography. Surgery is the main modality of treatment with vascular by pass procedure being the most common procedure.