Which term describes disorders of the blood vessels located outside the heart and brain?

• A. Peripheral vascular disease
• B. Edema
• C. Tissue pathology
• D. HIPAA

Answer: (A)

Peripheral vascular disease refers to disorders of the blood vessels outside the heart and brain. This term covers arteries and veins in the limbs and other peripheral areas, where blood flow can be impaired, leading to symptoms such as leg pain with walking, numbness, or slow wound healing. The focus is on vessels in the periphery, not those in the heart or brain.

Edema describes swelling from fluid buildup and isn’t a vascular disorder itself. Tissue pathology is a broad term for disease of bodily tissues and doesn’t specifically denote the vascular system. HIPAA is a privacy regulation about protecting health information, not related to blood vessels.