Which of the following conditions involves periodic ischemic attacks affecting the extremities of the body?
A) Raynaud's phenomenon
B) patent ductus arteriosus
C) thromboses
D) varicose veins
A) Raynaud's phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon is a condition in which periodic ischemic attacks affect the
body's extremities. A patent ductus arteriosus is when the ductus arteriosus fails to close at birth.
Thromboses refer to more than one thrombosis. Varicose veins are enlarged veins.
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