All::Cardiovascular System::Diseases::Buerger's disease

Intro

What is Buerger's disease?

a small and medium vessel vasculitis that is strongly associated with smoking

What is the main risk factor for Buerger's disease?

smoking

What are the Features of Buerger's disease?

  • extremity ischaemia
    • intermittent claudication
    • ischaemic ulcers
  • superficial thrombophlebitis
  • Raynaud's phenomenon