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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 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