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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

a condition characterized by reduced blood flow to the limbs due to narrowed arteries.

Intermittent Claudication

Pain or cramping in the legs during physical activities, due to insufficient blood flow.

Angiogenesis

The process of new blood vessel formation, essential for improving blood supply in peripheral artery disease.

Blood Viscosity

The thickness and stickiness of blood, which can affect blood flow and circulation.

Therapeutic Exercise

Physical activity performed to enhance or maintain physical fitness, especially tailored in this context for patients with PAD.

Atherosclerosis

A disease in which plaque builds up inside the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow and potential complications.

Exercise Tolerance

A person's ability to endure physical activity without experiencing excessive discomfort or fatigue.

Endothelial Function

The performance of endothelial cells lining the blood vessels, crucial for vascular health and influencing circulation.

Resilience

The ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change; in the context of pain tolerance, it refers to how well PAD patients cope with claudication.

Exercise Prescription

A recommended program of physical activities tailored to an individual's needs to improve health and fitness.