4 stages of peripheral artery disease: From mild circulation issues to critical limb ischemia

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4 stages of peripheral artery disease: From mild circulation issues to critical limb ischemia

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a condition where the arteries become narrow or blocked over time, most often affecting the legs. Reduced blood flow means that oxygen and other essential nutrients struggle to reach the tissues of the body, for better movement, leading to pain, poor healing and sometimes, tissue death. PAD develops gradually and may go unnoticed in its early stages and sometimes, its symptoms can be misread for other potential diseases as well. Understanding its progression in crucial for early detection, effective management and preventing serious complications. Its stages are as follows:

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Asymptomatic: Mild circulation problems

In the first stages of P