Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a growing public health issue affecting 202 million people worldwide.1 It is an obstruction of the blood flow in the peripheral arteries, most commonly to the lower limbs and feet.
Coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as coronary heart disease, is the most common form of cardiovascular disease and the number one cause of death in the United States and Europe. According to the American Heart Association, CAD affects over 13 million Americans and accounts for over 650,000 deaths annually.