What is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), also known as claudication, poor circulation, vascular disease, or hardening of arteries, is a chronic, life-threatening circulatory condition.

PAD causes narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs. The primary cause of PAD is atherosclerosis, or the build-up of plaque in the arteries. This occurs when arterial inflammation, cholesterol, calcium and scar tissue build up, forming plaque that clogs the arteries and slows blood flow to the legs. The more plaque that builds up on the inside walls of the blood vessels carrying blood from the heart to legs and arms, the more the arteries lose flexibility and narrow, putting patients at greater risk.

If not discovered and treated on time, PAD can lead to:

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Ulcerations
• Amputation

PAD Risk Group

Individuals over 50 years old with cardiovascular risk factors:

• Diabetic
• Hypertensive
• Smokers
• Overweight
• High Cholesterol
• Everyone older than 65 years old

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