For decades, treatment of peripheral artery disease has focused almost exclusively on restoring blood flow.
Now, new research from University of Florida scientists suggests that what happens inside the muscle, not just inside the artery, might determine whether patients regain their strength.
Peripheral artery disease is a vascular illness that affects over 200 million people worldwide, causing leg arteries to constrict — usually due to plaque buildup. As blood flow lessens, patients may suffer leg pain, especially when walking.
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