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Facts Of Arteriosclerosis
Peripheral artery disease is a condition of the blood vessels that leads to narrowing and
The narrowing of the blood vessels leads to decreased blood flow, which can injure nerves and other tissues.
Alternative Names
Peripheral vascular disease; PVD; PAD; Arteriosclerosis obliterans; Blockage of leg arteries; Claudication; Intermittent claudication; Vaso-occlusive disease of the legs; Arterial insufficiency of the...
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