linked with atherosclerosis, where fatty deposits build up inside arteries.
A classic sign is leg pain or cramping while walking that improves with rest. This may happen in the calf, thigh or buttock. Other possible signs include cold feet, weak pulses, slow-healing wounds, shiny skin, color changes or foot pain at rest.
PAD is more common in people who smoke, have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disease or a history of heart disease. It should be taken seriously because it can be linked with higher risk of heart
