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Is hypoxemia associated with peripheral vascular disease?
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No: Hypoxia does not lead to periphral arterial disease but can make symptoms worse.
Answered 11/19/2017
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No: Hypoxemia is low oxygen in blood. Pvd is a mechanical problem and doesn't effect the actual level of oxygen. Lung function effect the blood oxygen level.
Answered 3/26/2013
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