PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE (PAD) : SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT IN INDIA

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) or sometimes called peripheral artery disease is a disease where the arteries get narrowed or blocked and are not capable of carrying blood from the heart to the lower limbs of the body. It is primarily caused by the growth of fatty plaque in the arteries, known as atherosclerosis.

Arteries are the blood vessels responsible to carry oxygen and nutrient-rich blood from the heart to other parts of the body. PAD is a condition where legs or arms don’t receive enough blood flow due to the hardening of the arteries.

What Are The Risk Factors For PAD?

Factors that increase the risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) include:

1. Smoking
2. Diabetes
3. Obesity
4. High blood pressure
5. Atherosclerosis
6. High cholesterol
7. Age above 60 years
8. Family history of peripheral artery disease, heart disease, or stroke
9. High levels of homocysteine etc.

If a patient has any of these conditions, he/she should be aware of its complications and get in touch with wound care specialist Los Angeles to know preventive measures.