If gangrene develops in a patient's foot and the patient is found to have high blood lipid levels,he or she probably has

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Peripheral artery disease is a form of cardiovascular disease in which atherosclerosis develops in major arteries and blocks blood flow to the extremities.This may lead to ischemic necrosis of extremities and even gangrene;elevated blood lipids levels would indicate that this is the case.Type 2 diabetes may cause nerve damage in the extremities,and gangrene could occur,but blood lipids are not necessarily elevated.Angina pectoris is caused by atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries,and fatty liver disease is caused by excess alcohol intake or obesity.

If Gangrene Develops in a Patient's Foot and the Patient