How does arteriosclerosis influence the use of (a) superficial heat and (b) external compression?
What will be an ideal response?
? Arteriosclerosis will reduce blood flow to the skin. If heat is applied to an area where blood cannot be shunted, then there will be a lack of cooling and oxygen delivery, which can lead to tissue damage.
? There is an increased resistance to blood flow in vessels affected by arteriosclerosis. Excessive external compression may further increase vessel resistance, which can decrease blood supply to superficial tissues.
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