Peripheral Artery Disease

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A disorder of the arteries supplying the upper and lower extremity and the visceral organs. This includes the mesenteric arteries, the renal arteries and the aorta and excludes cerebrovascular arterial disease. Patients experience cramping and pain usually in the calves and thighs while walking. The symptoms subside with rest.

**Synonyms:** - PAD - Peripheral Arterial Disease - Peripheral Arterial Disorder