Chapter 1: The Epidemiology of Peripheral Arterial Disease -- Chapter 2: Gender Differences in the Epidemiology and Management of Vascular Disease -- Chapter 3: Lipids in the Pathogenesis of Peripheral Arterial Disease -- Chapter 4: Vulnerable Plaque and the Role of Inflammation in Arterial Disease -- Chapter 5: The Endothelium in Health and Disease -- Chapter 6: Clinical Assessment of Endothelial Function -- Chapter 7: Flow Dynamics and Arterial Physiology -- Chapter 8: Blood Pressure Regulation --
Chapter 9: Hypertension -- Chapter 10: Hypercoagulability and Peripheral Arterial Disease -- Chapter 11: Infections of the Peripheral Arterial System -- Chapter 12: Overlap of Atherosclerotic Disease -- Chapter 13: Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease --
Chapter 14: Vasculitis -- Chapter 15: Connective Tissue Disorders in Peripheral Arterial Disease --
Chapter 16: History and Physical Examination -- Chapter 17: Noninvasive Arterial Imaging --
Chapter 18: Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Peripheral Arterial Disease -- Chapter 19: CT Angiography --
Chapter 20: Peripheral Angiography -- Chapter 21: Intravascular Ultrasound in Peripheral Arterial Disease --
Chapter 22: Arterial Diseases of the Eye --
Chapter 23: Intracranial Arterial Disease -- Chapter 24: Extracranial Carotid Disease --
Chapter 25: Vertebrobasilar Disease --
Chapter 26: Ascending Thoracic Aorta -- Chapter 27: Ascending Thoracic Aorta and Aortic Arch --
Chapter 28: Aortic Arch Vessels and Upper Extremity Arteries --
Chapter 29: Descending Thoracic Aorta -- Chapter 30: Abdominal Aorta --
Chapter 31: Mesenteric Artery Disease --
Chapter 32: Renal Artery Disease --
Chapter 33: Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease -- Chapter 34: Medical Therapy of Intermittent Claudication --
Chapter 35: Approach to the Patient with Critical Limb Ischemia of the Lower Extremities: Chronic Peripheral Arterial Disease --
Chapter 36: Acute Limb Ischemia -- Chapter 37: Lower Extremity Revasculariz ation for Atherosclerotic Occlusive Disease --
Chapter 38: Endovascular Therapies in Peripheral Arterial Disease --
Chapter 39: The Vascular Biology and Clinical Efficacy of Drug-Eluting Stents for the Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease -- Chapter 40: Gene Therapy for Peripheral Arterial Disease --
Chapter 41: Peripheral Arterial Brachytherapy --
Chapter 42: Diabetic Peripheral Arterial Disease -- Chapter 43: Wound Care --
Chapter 44: Erectile Dysfunction --
Chapter 45: Embolic Disorders of the Pulmonary Artery -- Chapter 46: Nonembolic Disorders of the Pulmonary Artery --
- Chapter 47: Steal Syndromes --
Chapter 48: Hemodialysis Access - Chapter 49: Vascular Trauma --
Chapter 50: Primary Vascular Tumors --
Chapter 51: Contemporary Treatment of Congenital Vascular Malformations --
Chapter 52: Arterial Complications in Transplantation --
Chapter 53: Diagnosis and Management of Perioperative Ischemic Stroke.

This overview of peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, includes information on atherosclerosis - a hardening and narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the extremities or major organs, caused by the gradual buildup of plaque in blood vessels. Plaque buildup that occurs in the carotid artery, located in the neck, can lead to stroke. Although peripheral arterial disease cannot be cured, proper treatment together with a healthy lifestyle can help to improve blood flow and thereby prevent disease progression. With animated demonstrations to enhance the instructional presentation, this video covers signs and symptoms, common risk factors, diagnostic testing, treatment and follow-up, and tips for healthy living.