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Have you beendiagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

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     Have you beendiagnosed with (PAD)? Do you suffer from leg pain while walking, climbing stairs or exercising?             If you suspect that you suffer from PAD, the most important step  is to search for a PAD specialist immediately! Blockages and pain are likely to worsen over time. RISK FACTORS FOR PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE While PAD is a common condition, certain people are at a greater risk than others. Risk factors include: -Smoking -Diabetes -Physical inactivity -Chronic renal failure -Obesity (body mass index over 30) -High cholesterol and blood pressure -Age and family history of heart disease At VidaVascular, our doctors are board-certified vascular specialists with 20+ years of experience. We perform diagnostic ultrasound as well as the most advanced minimally invasive treatments for PAD such as angioplasty, stent placement, and atherectomy . PAD can be painlessly diagnosed with a routine physical with our experienced medical staff. Noninvasive tests, such as ankle-brach