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Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease
Background on peripheral arterial disease, its symptoms, and treatment principles.
Peripheral arterial disease is a narrowing of the limb arteries that limits blood supply, usually due to atherosclerosis.
A common symptom is muscle pain on walking that eases with rest. In more advanced stages, pain at rest or a wound may appear.
Treatment includes risk-factor control, supervised exercise, and medication, and in suitable cases endovascular treatment or surgery.
The information in this article is general and does not replace personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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