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What is a PAD?

What is PAD? Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), also known as Peripheral Vascular Disease, is a very common medical condition in which a build-up of plaque due to atherosclerosis makes it difficult for blood to circulate through the arteries. PAD primarily affects the legs, but can also damage arteries in the kidneys, abdomen, feet, ankles, pelvis, ...

What does it feel like to have a PAD?

However, for patients who do have symptoms, called Symptomatic PAD, the most common ones are pain, cramping and discomfort in the legs, calves, thighs or buttocks . The pain occurs when walking, climbing stairs or exercising, but usually goes away during rest. The legs may also feel cold or numb, tired, weak, achy or heavy.

What causes peripheral artery disease?

What causes PAD? Peripheral artery disease is caused by atherosclerosis, a build-up of plaque (fatty deposits and cholesterol) on the walls of the arteries . Over time, the arteries can become so narrow that it is difficult for blood to flow through to bring oxygen to the muscles, tissue and organs.

Does PAD help with sores?

If you have any sores or wounds on your feet, PAD will prevent them from being able to heal, so it’s important to check your feet daily for any cuts or swelling. If you notice that wounds are slow to heal or not healing at all, it’s important to talk to your doctor as soon as possible.

Is diabetes a risk factor for PAD?

It’s important to be aware of the possible risks to better prepare for how to manage them. The risk for PAD increases with age, and diabetes is one of the most common risk factors for PAD, especially in patients over 50 years old.

Can PAD cause limb ischemia?

This will help minimize the loss of tissue. If PAD progresses, it could develop into Acute Limb Ischemia (ALI) which is seen as a medical emergency. Patients with ALI must be treated rapidly because the longer the symptoms are present, the lower the chance of limb salvage.