PAD is caused by narrowed or blocked arteries in the legs or in the body’s main artery (the aorta), said John Hopkins Medicine.

The health site continued: “This can reduce blood flow to muscles in your calf, thigh, or buttocks.

“This decreased blood flow may cause the pain that leads to claudication.

“The blockage usually happens because of narrowed and hardened arteries (atherosclerosis).

“This is caused by plaque build-up inside the arteries. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances in the blood.

“This plaque build-up can also affect your heart arteries. It can lead to chest pain or a heart attack.”

Source: | Daily Express

You May Also Like

Statins: A Potential Key to Reducing Dementia in Heart Failure Patients

Statins: A Potential Key to Reducing Dementia in Heart Failure Patients –…

CDC analysis: First months of pandemic saw thousands of excess US kidney failure deaths

A government analysis published Tuesday estimates that the U.S. saw thousands of…

Five little-known warning signs of lung cancer revealed after death of Massive Attack star Angelo Bruschini

Massive Attack guitarist Angelo Bruschini has died following a battle with lung cancer,…

Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s health shock as she finds lump on her breast: ‘This is the worst diagnosis of my life’

[ad_1] By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 16:09 EST, 20…