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What is peripheral arterial disease of the legs?Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is poor blood flow in the arteries. The arteries carry blood to the organs and muscles. If arteries get narrowed or blocked because of disease, the muscles and organs may not get enough blood to work properly. PAD increases your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. People with PAD are 3 to 4 times more likely .
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