Peripheral Artery Disease [INFOGRAPHIC]

Leg pain limiting your lifestyle? You could be experiencing symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). PAD is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries, or hardening of the arteries, most commonly in the legs. A buildup of plaque restricts blood flow and causes leg pain, usually during physical activity. The walls of the arteries become stiff and cannot dilate to allow greater blood flow when needed.Read less