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1. www.heart.org · en · health-topicsWhat is Peripheral Artery Disease? - American Heart Association

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   Feb 8, 2024 · Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a circulation problem in the leg. It is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries that carry blood away from the heart to other parts of the body. The most common type is lower-extremity PAD, in which blood flow is reduced to the legs and feet.

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   What is peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

   • It is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries that carry blood away from the heart to other parts of the body. The most common type is lower-extremity PAD, in which blood flow is reduced to the legs and feet. Upper-extremity PAD (arms, hands and fingers) is less common but affects about 10% of the population.

   What is Peripheral Artery Disease? - American Heart Association

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   • PAD is a narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to parts of the body, especially the legs and feet. It's a serious condition that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, and can even lead to gangrene and amputation. Dr. Eduardo Sanchez shares what you need to know on this episode of House Calls.

   What is PAD? The facts on peripheral artery disease

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   How does pad affect blood vessels?

   • PAD can affect any blood vessel. Most often, it affects those in your legs and feet. This is called lower-extremity PAD. In about 10% of cases, PAD affects your arms, hands or fingers (upper-extremity PAD). Blocked blood vessels from PAD are associated with serious health problems such as heart attacks and stroke.

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3. www.mayoclinic.org · diseases-conditionsPeripheral artery disease (PAD) - Symptoms and causes

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   Aug 9, 2024 · Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms or legs. This condition also may be called peripheral arterial disease. In PAD, the legs or arms — usually the legs — don't get enough blood flow to keep up with demand.

4. www.cardiosmart.org · assets · fact-sheetWhat is PAD? – Fact Sheet | CardioSmart – American College of ...

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   Jun 7, 2023 · What is PAD? Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, has been linked to heart attack, early death and even loss of a leg. That's why finding and treating PAD is important. Read this handout to learn about who gets PAD, what it feels like, and how to find out if you have it.

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6. www.cdc.gov · heart-disease · aboutAbout Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) | Heart Disease | CDC

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   May 15, 2024 · Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the legs or lower extremities is the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs. It is primarily caused by the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries. This is called atherosclerosis. PAD can happen in any blood vessel, but it is more common in the legs than the arms.

7. www.heart.org · house-calls · what-is-padWhat is PAD? The facts on peripheral artery disease.

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   PAD is a narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to parts of the body, especially the legs and feet. It's a serious condition that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, and can even lead to gangrene and amputation.

8. health.ucdavis.edu · conditions · heart-vascularPeripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) | Heart and Vascular

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   Jun 29, 2023 · PAD occurs when blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body become narrow or blocked. This results in less blood flow through your body. PAD can affect any blood vessel. Most often, it affects those in your legs and feet. This is called lower-extremity PAD.

9. anatomy-medicine.com · cardiology · peripheralPeripheral artery disease (PAD) - risk factors, symptoms, and ...

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   May 4, 2024 · Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the legs, arms, stomach, and kidneys become narrowed or blocked.