What is Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease?
Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease is the blockage of the main blood vessel in the body, the aorta, and the branches that arise from the aorta, the iliac arteries. Symptoms may be absent initially, but then progress to leg fatigue, cramping or pain in the buttocks, thighs or calves, especially with walking or exertion. As the disease progresses, the symptoms may occur after walking even short distances. Â