Hello,
You seem to have suffered from peripheral arterial disease.
Peripheral artery disease is often caused by a buildup of fatty, cholesterol-containing deposits (plaques) on artery walls. This process is called atherosclerosis. It reduces blood flow through the arteries. Atherosclerosis affects arteries throughout the body. Less common causes of peripheral artery disease include
blood vessel inflammation, injury to the arms or legs, and radiation exposure.
Few risk factors are smoking or having diabetes greatly increases the risk of developing peripheral artery disease. Other things that increase the risk of peripheral artery disease include a family history of peripheral artery disease, heart disease or stroke,
high blood pressure,
high cholesterol, and high levels of an amino acid called homocysteine which increase the risk for coronary artery disease too.
Increasing age, especially after 65 (or after 50 if you have risk factors for atherosclerosis). Obesity (a body mass index over 30). Amputation of toes is the
surgical treatment available for severe peripheral arterial disease with gangrene.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist