Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common vascular arterial disease that is affecting people globally, particularly in old age. It is counted among the three main causes of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases that follow CAD (coronary artery disease) as well as stroke. PAD is prominent among people over 50 years and it increases with age. According to the studies PAD is prevalent among patients over 60 years or above 50 years having a history of diabetes, hypertension, CAD or if they are addicted to smoking. PAD increases substantially and can result in leg pain on walking, leg ulcer, or in severe cases gangrene of the affected leg or arm. It also affects the quality of life and intense disability due to foot ulcers, repeated hospitalization, acute limb ischemia, etc. Symptoms of PAD Patients with PAD can have the following symptoms: Calf, thigh or buttock claudication - Patients with claudication experience lower extremity pain, heaviness, fatigue, discomfort, c...
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