Peripheral Artery Disease
Circulation Problem Reducing Blood Flow to Limbs
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects and estimated 8-12 million Americans.
It is a circulation problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs. Your arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. When the arteries in your legs become blocked, your legs don’t get enough oxygen.
Results of PAD
PAD can result in:
- Pain
- Sores
- Sometimes, loss of limbs
