What causes Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)?
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), also known as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), is primarily caused by atherosclerosis, a progressive and systemic disease that results in the narrowing and hardening of arteries throughout the body. Atherosclerosis occurs due to the accumulation of fatty deposits, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances within the arterial walls. These deposits, often referred […]