Chronic peripheral arterial occlusive disease is caused by atherosclerosis or thromboangiitis obliterans, narrowing blood vessels and reducing blood flow to limbs. Risk factors include smoking, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and hypertension. Patients experience pain, ulcers or gangrene. Diagnosis involves ABI, angiography and Doppler ultrasound. Treatment includes lifestyle changes, medications, angioplasty, bypass surgery or amputation in severe cases. The goal is to improve blood flow, relieve symptoms and prevent limb loss.