Peripheral arterial occlusive disease: Interview with Professor Christian Uhl
In peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), the blood vessels that supply the legs and arms with oxygen are narrowed. In this interview, Professor Christian Uhl explains the possible causes of this circulatory disorder, the factors that contribute to the disease, and how it is treated.
00:00 - 00:16 Introduction
00:17 - 00:37 What is peripheral arterial occlusive disease?
00:38 - 01:18 How does the disease develop?
01:19 - 02:34 How dangerous is the disease, and is PAOD curable?
02:35 - 03:32 What are the most common risk factors?
03:33 - 04:29 How does this vascular disease manifest itself?
04:30 - 05:20 How is it diagnosed?
5:21 - 6:50 What treatment options are available?
6:51 - 7:52 What do affected individuals need to consider?
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