Cholesterol is a fatty substance that the body needs for the production of hormones and cells, but not all cholesterol lipids are allies of our health. Low-density lipoprotein is a key contributor to the narrowing and hardening of arteries seen in peripheral artery disease (PAD). When the blood vessels are partially blocked, the limbs lose the oxygen they need. This can cause wide-ranging symptoms, including swelling in three areas of the body.
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