In Which Condition is the Pedal Pulse Absent

Question

In which condition is the pedal pulse absent?
A) Occlusion of the arteries of the leg
B) Cirrhosis of the liver
C) Portal vein hypertension
D) Occlusion of the carotid artery

Accepted Answer

Occlusion of the arteries of the leg can lead to inadequate blood supply to the foot and ankle, causing reduced or absent pedal pulses. Cirrhosis of the liver and portal vein hypertension do not directly affect the arterial pulse in the leg, while occlusion of the carotid artery can affect the carotid pulse in the neck but not the pedal pulse in the leg.