The arteries have an irregular appearance due to atherosclerosis (PAD).
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Top Photo: Arrow points to a bypass graft constructed of dacron.
Middle Photo: Arrow points to a bypass graft constructed from the patient's saphenous vein.
Bottom Photo: Arrow points to a bypass graft constructed of PTFE.

Atherosclerosis plaque with recent bleeding into the center (arrow), making it more unstable and likely to cause a stroke.
Peripheral Arterial Disease section was last modified: July 10, 2009 - 05:28 pm