Cardiovascular

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Narrowed leg arteries causing pain on walking.

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Overview

Narrowed leg arteries causing pain on walking.

Also known as: pad, pvd, peripheral vascular disease, intermittent claudication

In-depth guidance

A structured clinical overview of Peripheral Arterial Disease — symptoms, red flags, causes, and care pathways — is being prepared by our clinical reviewers. In the meantime:

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⚠ When to seek urgent care

Sudden severe symptoms, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, fainting, severe bleeding, or any rapidly worsening illness need urgent assessment. Call your local emergency number.