Peripheral Artery Disease PAD or Peripheral Vascular Disease is a narrowing of the arteries, most commonly on the legs caused by plaque (atherosclerosis) that can cause cramps, pain in the legs or can be asymptomatic. PAD increases the risk of having a heart attack and stroke. To learn more about PAD and how to prevent it visit the information page at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute NHLBI
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