Vnitr Lek 2000, 46(9):529-531

[Lipids and atherosclerosis of the peripheral vessels].

I Hofírek, V Krejcí: I. interní kardioangiologická klinika FN U sv. Anny, Brno.

Klíčová slova: Arteriosclerosis, etiology, ; Diabetic Angiopathies, etiology, ; Humans; Hyperlipoproteinemias, complications, ; Leg, blood supply, ; Peripheral Vascular Diseases, etiology, ; Risk Factors

The authors present a review of information on the incidence éf obliterations of peripheral vessels, incl. their own experience, with a group of diabetic patients. Attention is paid to the pathophysiology of affections of peripheral vessels. In the final part data on the relationship of lipids or their fractions and the development of obliteration of peripheral vessels are presented.