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Description: The illustration shows how P.A.D. can affect arteries in the legs. Figure A shows a normal artery with normal blood flow. The inset image shows a cross-section of the normal artery. Figure B shows an artery with plaque buildup that's partially blocking blood flow. The inset image shows a cross-section of the narrowed artery.
Title: Peripheral Arterial Disease
Credit: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/pad/
Author: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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