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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed May 14, 2008 11:43 am

Signs and Symptoms of PAD

Signs of peripheral artery disease include absent or weak pulse, decreased blood pressure, and arterial bruits (sounds heard using a stethoscope) in the affected limb.
In many cases, the condition is asymptomatic (i.e., does not cause symptoms). Signs and symptoms of PAD usually affect only one limb or are more severe in one leg than the other.
Pain caused by PAD usually worsens with activity (e.g., walking) and improves with rest. It occurs when muscles do not r...Read the full article
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