Question

A very active patient documented diagnosis of arteriosclerosis obliterans. Common expected lower extremity physical exam findings include:_________

Answer 1

Common expected lower extremity physical exam findings include: weakness or sensory loss that resembles an acute aortic saddle occlusion

Explanation:Arteriosclerosis obliterans is an occlusive arterial disease that is characterised by affecting the abdominal aorta and the small- and medium-sized arteries of the lower extremities, which may lead to absent dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial, and/or popliteal artery pulses.