Posts Tagged ‘Symptoms of PAD’

Peripheral Artery Disease: What You Need to Know

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Learn How to Recognize and Prevent PAD

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a life threatening illness that slows down or inhibits blood flow throughout the body, depriving limbs and vital organs the proper amount of oxygen. PAD is developed when fatty deposits and plaque build up in the arteries surrounding the heart. Peripheral Artery Disease currently affects about 8 million Americans. (more…)