Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a narrowing or blockage of arteries that causes poor blood flow to your legs or arms. The most common cause of PAD is the buildup of plaque in blood vessels called ...

A new Intermountain Health study finds that peripheral artery disease, a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 40, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, with fewer ...

Lower extremity peripheral artery disease is a condition that develops when the arteries in the legs and feet become narrowed, or occluded, by an accumulation of a fatty substance called plaque, which ...

“This can cause pain or discomfort, especially during exercise.” According to the BHF, if the arteries in your legs become “clogged” by cholesterol you may experience pain in your leg ...

In PAD, narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to ... a 2023 report shows. “Lower extremity PAD, or PAD in the legs and feet, is a spectrum,” Dr Erben says. “It ranges from people who have ...