Evaluation of Dorsalis Pedis Artery Calcification in Relation to Duration of Diabetes

Introduction iabetes mellitus (DM) is a multisystem disorder often associated with peripheral vascular disease. The disease is a common cause of small vessel vasculopathy, hence accounting for atherosclerotic disease is often more diffuse in diabetics, with severe involvement of the distal small vessels. Peripheral vascular disease in diabetics is severe and extensive. Despite advances in our understanding and treatment of diabetes mellitus, diabetic foot disease remains a formidable problem.