What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Peripheral arterial disease or peripheral artery occlusive disease refers to the atherosclerosis (obstruction or narrowing) of arteries in the peripheral vascular system. This does not include coronary (heart) arteries, the aorta, or arteries in the brain.
Who has Peripheral Arterial Disease at PatientsLikeMe?
- 45 patients have this condition
- 5 New patients joined this month
- 8 say Peripheral Arterial Disease is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 78% | Females |
|---|---|
| 22% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 0 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 4 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 3 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 11 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 4 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
These charts show data from Peripheral Arterial Disease patients who have completed their condition history