Peripheral Arterial Disease Documentary / PAD Video

Stay in Circulation: Take Steps to Learn About P.A.D. This is intended for anyone interested in learning more about peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.). It answers key questions about P.A.D. and provides useful information about signs, symptoms, and risk factors. Learn more about the impact P.A.D. has on people's lives through three personal stories told by individuals who were recently diagnosed with P.A.D. Producer: National Institutes of Health. Creative Commons license: Public Domain

What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease?

Peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) occurs when plaque (plak) builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue, and other substances in the blood.

When plaque builds up in arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis (ATH-er-o-skler-O-sis). Over time, plaque can harden and narrow the arteries. This limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your organs and other parts of your body.

P.A.D. usually affects the legs, but also can affect the arteries that carry blood from your heart to your head, arms, kidneys, and stomach. This article focuses on P.A.D. that affects blood flow to the legs.

Peripheral artery disease, also known as peripheral arterial disease, is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs.

When you develop peripheral artery disease (PAD), your extremities — usually your legs — don't receive enough blood flow to keep up with demand. This causes symptoms, most notably leg pain when walking (intermittent claudication).

Peripheral artery disease is also likely to be a sign of widespread accumulation of fatty deposits in your arteries (atherosclerosis). This condition may be reducing blood flow to your heart and brain, as well as your legs.

Often, you can successfully treat peripheral artery disease by quitting tobacco if you smoke, exercising and eating a healthy diet. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent peripheral artery disease from getting worse and also help you reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

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[AlexFamPodiatry]

Enjoyed watching this video. We are a podiatry practice and screen patients for PAD as well as CVI and we think this video will be helpful for folks who may be at risk to watch. Thanks for the great information!

[WeirdoOwl]

leared something for the day!

[ECTBWHO]

Sounds great...