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ABBR: PAD. Atherosclerotic disease of the aortoiliac, axillary, carotid, or femoral arteries. It affects more than 8 million Americans, many of whom also have ischemic disease of the coronary arteries or a history of
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| peripheral arterial disease |
A common disorder that occurs in the artery segments of the circulatory system (legs, pelvis, and neck brain). The artery wall linings slowly become narrowed and rough clots formed due to built up cholesterol or plaque. It has major implications on a patient's life due to association with blockages in the heart and brain with potential for death from heart attack and stroke.
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