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Peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease is the narrowing of the leg arteries due to atherosclerosis, which reduces blood flow when walking. Its most typical symptom is intermittent claudication: leg pain when walking that eases when you stop.
Here you will find articles on those symptoms —pain when walking, pain at rest— and on tests and drugs such as the ankle-brachial index or cilostazol. You can find the treatment on the peripheral artery disease page.
Peripheral Artery Disease in the Legs: Signs & Causes
Peripheral artery disease reduces blood flow to the legs due to atherosclerosis. What it is, its first signs, risk factors, and when to see a specialist.
Intermittent claudication: why your legs hurt when walking
Intermittent claudication is leg pain when walking that eases on stopping. Why it happens, when to worry, and what treatment it has.
Cilostazol: what it's used for and what effects it has
Cilostazol helps you walk farther in intermittent claudication. What it's used for, its effects, when it's contraindicated, and alternatives.
Ankle-Brachial Index: What It Is and How to Read It
The ankle-brachial index detects poor arterial circulation in the legs. What it measures, how it's done, what the values mean and when to have it done.
Leg Pain at Rest: Why It Happens and When to Worry
Leg pain at rest, especially at night, can be a warning sign of vascular disease. Why it happens and when to see a doctor.
Calf Pain When Walking: Why It Happens and What to Do
Calf pain when walking has several causes. Learn to tell when it's poor circulation, what other causes there are, and what you can do about it.