
About Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) | Heart Disease | CDC
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 …
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) - Symptoms and causes
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 …
Peripheral Artery Disease - American Heart Association
What is peripheral artery disease or PAD? The American Heart Association explains what peripheral artery disease is, the risk factors associated with PAD, how you can prevent PAD, …
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - Cleveland Clinic
Aug 7, 2025 · Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a vascular condition where arteries in your legs, pelvic area or arms become narrowed or blocked, usually due to plaque buildup.
Peripheral artery disease - Wikipedia
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a form of peripheral vascular disease. Vascular refers to the arteries and veins within the body. PAD differs from peripheral veinous disease. PAD means …
Peripheral Artery Disease - Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders
Occlusive peripheral artery disease is blockage or narrowing of an artery in the legs (or rarely the arms), usually due to atherosclerosis and resulting in decreased blood flow. Symptoms …
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - WebMD
PAD is a disease characterized by restricted blood flow in the vessels of the brain and heart. Here’s what causes it, how to prevent it and how it’s treated.
What Is Peripheral Artery Disease? - NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · Learn about signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatments for peripheral artery disease or PAD, which is when the arteries are narrowed from plaque …
Peripheral Vascular Disease - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a slow and progressive disorder of the blood vessels. Narrowing, blockage, or spasms in a blood vessel can cause PVD. PVD may affect any blood …
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) - Penn Medicine
What is peripheral artery disease (PAD)? Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when the arteries that carry blood to your legs, abdomen and arms become narrowed, reducing blood …