Acute peripheral arterial occlusion: A sudden blockage of a peripheral artery. The blockage may result from a blood clot, embolism, dissection or trauma. Symptoms usually start suddenly. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Acute peripheral arterial occlusion is available below.
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