Peripheral artery disease (PAD) reduces blood flow to your legs and feet because of plaque buildup in the arteries. This can cause leg pain, aching, and wounds as less blood reaches these areas.
PAD is a progressive disease that cannot be cured; however, medical treatment and a healthy lifestyle can help improve blood flow to keep the disease from getting worse.
Treating PAD is crucial because it can lead to severe complications, including:
with improved blood flow and reduced
risk of heart attack or stroke.
with improved mobility.
with reduced pain that improves quality of life.