When Someone Has Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), What Causes Pain With Walking? צליעה לסרוגין

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is defined by the narrowing of the arteries to the extremities. Narrowed arteries restrict blood flow, leaving muscles oxygen-starved during physical exercise. The result is pain, fatigue or cramping, also known as intermittent claudication. Premier Health’s Dr. Gary Fishbein discusses pain associated with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Find more answers to frequently asked questions about PAD at www.premierhealth.com/PAD