Leg pain while walking? Don’t blame it on ageing: These warning signs could point to blocked arteries and raise your risk of heart attack and stroke, cardiologist explains

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) or Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a frequent condition that occurs in the blood vessels outside the heart and brain, particularly those that carry blood to the legs and feet. It is the narrowing or blockage of these arteries because of the accumulation of fatty deposits that cause a decrease in blood flow to other parts of the body.(Author: Dr. Abad Khan, Consultant - Cardiology, Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad) The initial symptoms of PVD are often overlooked as