Peripheral Artery Disease: 5 major causes, and ways to prevent it
Published on: Nov. 20, 2025, 11 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Peripheral Artery Disease, the narrowing of blood vessels in the legs, has exploded in prevalence. Data from the Global Burden of Disease study suggest that global PAD cases surged from roughly 66 million in 1990 to more than 113 million in 2019. When ignored, PAD can raise the risk of heart attack, stroke and limb loss. Yet many people dismiss early symptoms as routine ageing. Understanding what drives PAD, and how early prevention works, is now critical for protecting long-term heart and limb health.
