Peripheral artery disease: Difference between revisions

Created page with "'''Peripheral artery disease''' (PAD) is the manifestation of atherosclerosis of the peripheral arteries supplying the legs and feet. Atherosclerosis diminishes perfusion of the legs and feet, in most cases only during activity, but in severe cases even in rest. As an atherosclerotic disease, it mostly co-exists with other atherosclerotic diseases like coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular disease. Peripheral artery disease is a disease of elderly smoke..."