Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition that affects the arteries that supply the legs, the arteries become narrowed and hardened with fatty deposits or plaques and the blood flow to the legs is reduced
...read more
Diabetic foot occurs in 10% of all diabetics. It causes blockages and hardening of small to medium sized blood vessels particularly the vessels below the knee. Diabetic patients with peripheral vascular disease have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and amputation.
