First, let’s explore what actually causes PAD.
Over 90% of cases stem from atherosclerosis – where plaque builds up inside your arteries, creating a dangerous cascade effect in your body. This plaque progressively narrows your arteries, making vessel walls stiffer and significantly reducing crucial blood flow to your legs.
Perhaps most concerning is that these buildups can form blood clots that further block circulation – if these clots break off and travel through the bloodstream, they can cause a heart attack if they reach the heart, or a stroke if they reach the brain’s arteries, creating life-threatening situations
