Who Can Get Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)? It is estimated that 1 out of every 20 Americans over the age of 50 has Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). However, the presence of certain diseases and conditions may cause the development of PAD earlier in life. These conditions include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol … Continue reading All About Peripheral Arterial Disease: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment