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What puts you at risk for Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.)?

High Blood Pressure

People who have high blood pressure also have a higher risk of having Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.). Over time, high blood pressure can harm the walls of blood vessels. The walls become rougher and thicker and there is a greater build-up of plaque. This causes the arteries to harden and narrow, making it difficult for blood to flow through the blood vessels.