PERIPHEREAL VASCULAR DISEASE
The vascular system is also known as the circulatory system referring to the miles of blood vessels that carry blood throughout the body.

Peripheral vascular disease affects the arteries and veins located outside, or peripheral, to the heart and brain. Peripheral vascular disease is caused by a number of factors including tobacco use, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and genetics – if you have a family history of cardiovascular or peripheral vascular disease. The impact of peripheral vascular disease on the body is complete or partial blockage of the arteries that supply blood to the internal organs, arms, and legs.