What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?
The most common cause of peripheral artery disease is atherosclerosis, which may develop when certain factors damage the inner layers of the arteries. The buildup of plaque can severely narrow or block arteries, which limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your organs and other parts of your body.
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- SourceUrl: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/subscribe/3565
- Syndication ID: 4109
- Language: English
- Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Date Content Published: Monday, November 16, 2015 at 12:00 PM
- Date Syndication Captured: Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 01:09 PM
- Date Syndication Updated: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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