Described by Monckeberg in 1903. Calcinosis of arteries – especially aorta and lower limb.
Due to calcium deposits in the tunica media of larger arteries.
Seen on x-ray
More common in diabetes
ABI often falsely increased due to incompressibility of artery.
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