A common cause of chronic mesenteric ischemia among the elderly is:
A) anemia.
B) aneurysm.
C) lack of nutrition in gut lumen.
D) atherosclerosis.

Name: A common cause of chronic mesenteric ischemia among the elderly is: A) anemia. B) aneurysm. C) lack of nutrition in gut lumen. D) atherosclerosis.
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Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of chronic mesenteric ischemia in the elderly, as it leads to narrowing of the mesenteric arteries, reducing blood flow to the intestines.

A Common Cause of Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia Among the Elderly