Peripheral artery disease - legs
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Peripheral vascular disease
PVD
PAD
Arteriosclerosis obliterans
Blockage of leg arteries
Claudication
Intermittent claudication
Vaso-occlusive disease of the legs
Arterial insufficiency of the legs
Recurrent leg pain and cramping
Calf pain with exercise
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition of the blood vessels that supply the legs and feet. It occurs due to narrowing of the arteries in the legs. This causes decreased blood flow, which can injure nerves and other tissues.
Self Care
The Basics
- Facts about trans fats
- Facts about polyunsaturated fats
- Facts about monounsaturated fats
- Peripheral artery bypass - leg - discharge
- Peripheral artery bypass - leg
- Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries
- Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries - discharge
- Facts about saturated fats
- Retinal artery occlusion
- Transient ischemic attack