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Distribution of peripheral arterial disease

THE CONTEXT
Peripheral arterial disease may involve one or more arterial segments, with a variable and asymmetric distribution.

Pattern of involvement

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One or more arterial segments may be affected in a variable and asymmetric manner.
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In the arm, the subclavian artery is the commonest site of disease.
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