What Are the Treatments for Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Lower Limb?
Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, occurs when arteries harden and narrow owing to a buildup of fatty deposits, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. These changes deprive the body of the oxygen-rich blood it needs to function properly. The condition is most common in the legs but can affect other parts of the body. Many patients with PAD have no symptoms, but those who do experience leg pain when walking, numbness, heaviness, weakness, changes in skin color or texture, cramping and poor wound healing. Treatment is aimed at reducing symptoms and preventing complications.
