"P.A.D. occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries, causing them to harden and narrow, which is also known as atherosclerosis. Dr. Steven B. Laster, Board Certifies Interventional Cardiologist with Cardiovascular Consultants of St. Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, explains what causes P.A.D. and what steps you can take to prevent it.
Peripheral arterial disease refers to blockages away from the heart due to fatty build up or atherosclerosis. P.A.D. is often referred to with regards with lower extremity P.A.D. which involves blockages in the arteries in the leg."
Peripheral arterial disease refers to blockages away from the heart due to fatty build up or atherosclerosis. P.A.D. is often referred to with regards with lower extremity P.A.D. which involves blockages in the arteries in the leg."
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