Causes for Heart Disease and Stroke

Heart or large blood vessel disease. These complications sometimes referred as macro vascular disease, which may cause peripheral arterial disease, stroke, or heart attack. PAD (peripheral arterial disease) is a condition which results due to narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to legs, abdomen, pelvis, arms, and neck. It builds up excess cholesterol, calcium, and other substances (plaque) inside the arteries, particularly in the ones which supply oxygen rich blood to legs.

General symptoms of PAD are

Decreased leg strength, its reduced functioning and poor balance when standing.
Cold and numb feet or toes.
Sores that is slow to heal.
Tight or squeezing pain in the calf, foot, thigh, or buttock
It is suggested to recognize the early stages of heart problems with routine check ups and go ahead with the treatment as early as possible. Medical treatment is needed to prevent further complications and eventually the death. The permanent damages occurring in the heart can be reduced to minimum, if treated early.