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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a condition where the arteries that supply blood to the legs and arms become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup. This reduces blood flow, causing pain and other complications if untreated.

Treatments

  • Lifestyle changes: quit smoking, healthy diet, regular exercise
  • Medications to improve blood flow and control risk factors
  • Minimally invasive procedures like angioplasty or stenting
  • Surgery in severe cases (bypass grafting).

Symptoms and Causes

  • Leg pain or cramping while walking (claudication)
  • Numbness, weakness, or coldness in legs/feet
  • Slow-healing wounds on legs or toes
  • Caused mainly by atherosclerosis (plaque buildup), smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.

Prevention

  • Maintain a heart-healthy diet
  • Exercise regularly to improve circulation
  • Control blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol
  • Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol intake