Leriche Syndrome

thumb|300px|Lericheův syndrom – angiografie Leriche syndrome is caused by obliteration of the abdominal aorta due to advanced atherosclerosis.
 * It mainly affects the bifurcation of the aorta and the common iliac artery. The reason for chronic arterial occlusion is usually a combination of atherosclerosis and thrombosis.
 * It affects men men more often after the age of 40, most often  smokers.
 * The risks are generally related to the risk factors for atherosclerosis (hypertension, DM, smoking, disorders of lipid metabolism). The development of symptoms is related to the quality of the collateral bed.

Clinical Picture
It is manifested by pain and claudication of the buttocks, thighs to calves, muscle weakness, cramps and degenerative changes in the skin. The pulsation in the groin is reduced to intangible. Pelvic artery disease is manifested by erectile dysfunction. If it affects the higher areas of the abdominal aorta, renovascular hypertension (with involvement of the renal artery) and abdominal angina (Mesenteric artery) can develop.

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Therapy
Treatment can be surgical (bypass) or angioplasty (PTA, stents). It is necessary to adjust the lifestyle.

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