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Facts about Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) Also available in: Spanish Peripheral arterial disease, or P.A.D., develops when your arteries become clogged with plaque—fatty deposits that limit blood flow to your legs. Just like clogged arteries in the heart, clogged arter... Details > National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health Facts about Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) for African Americans One in every 20 Americans over the age of 50 has peripheral arterial disease, or P.A.D., a condition that raises the risk for heart attack and stroke. P.A.D. is more common in African Americans than ... Details > National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health Leg Problems   This flow chart tells you what symptoms of pain, swelling or lumps in the front or back of your lower leg may mean and whether you should provide self-care or seek professional help.... Details > American Academy of Family Physicians Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis: A Common Cause of Back and Leg Pain   A general overview on lumbar spinal canal stenosis that includes a definition of the disorder, diagnosis and treatment.... Details > American Academy of Family Physicians Stay in Circulation: Steps to take to learn about Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) Also available in: Spanish One in every 20 Americans over the age of 50 has peripheral arterial disease, or P.A.D., a common, yet serious, disease that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. This Web site will help you lea... Details > National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health