What is Peripheral Artery Disease?
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Peripheral artery disease happens when plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. Plaque buildup leads to atherosclerosis, which limits oxygen-rich blood flow to your organs and other parts of your body. This Health Topic focuses on peripheral artery disease that affects blood flow to the legs.
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- SourceUrl: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/subscribe/80160
- Syndication ID: 4108
- Language: English
- Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Date Content Published: Monday, November 16, 2015 at 12:00 PM
- Date Syndication Captured: Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 01:07 PM
- Date Syndication Updated: Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 12:42 AM
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General:
arterial
vascular
circulation
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