A Common Circulatory Condition: Peripheral Arterial Disease

Figure 1: Ulcer and deformation of fingers due to peripheral arterial disease

Clinical Image: Peripheral artery disease (also called peripheral arterial disease) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs. A 59 year old female admitted with history of trauma to the right foot since two days (Figure 1). This resulted in ulcer and deformation of fingers.