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Vascular Diseases: PAD |
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Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
PAD is a disease of the arteries where the blood flow is diminished or blocked due to a narrowing called atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
PAD occurs most often in the arteries taking blood flow to the legs. It can also affect the arteries that go to the brain, aorta, kidneys, intestines and arms.
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Athero-sclerosis:
A specific type of
arteriosclerosis usually
caused by the development
of plaque or fatty deposits
which thicken the
artery lining.
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When vital tissues/organs of the body do not receive adequate blood supply due to a blockage, the consequences could lead to a stroke, heart attack, loss of a limb or death.
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