Atherosclerotic disease of the aortoiliac, axillary, carotid, or femoral arteries. It affects more than 8 million Americans, many of whom also have ischemic disease of the coronary arteries or a history of heart attack or stroke. PAD contributes to claudication, amputation, stroke, and other diseases and conditions.
Peripheral artery disease refers to the impairment of arteries located outside the heart, particularly the narrowing or blockage of an artery that supplies blood to the leg.