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How Smoking Affects Peripheral Artery Disease Progression?

Smoking worsens Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) by damaging arteries, triggering plaque buildup, and restricting blood flow. It intensifies symptoms like leg pain and poor healing while undermining PAD treatment effectiveness. Quitting smoking not only slows disease progression but also boosts treatment success and restores healthier blood circulation to the limbs.

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