FIND OUT IF YOU ARE AT RISK FOR PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE (PAD)

Peripheral artery disease(PAD), a type of peripheral vascular disease, is a condition that restricts blood flow to the limbs, especially the legs. PAD affects between 8 to 12 million Americans, mainly those over age 50. The disease results in poor circulation, increased risk of stroke, gangrene, the need for amputation, and even, in the most extreme cases, death.



5 RISK FACTORS FOR PAD THAT YOUMAY NOT KNOW

1. Age Over 50

2. African Ethnicity

3. Hypertension

4. Smoking

5. High Bad Cholesterol/Low Good Cholesterol


Studies have also suggested that early vascular care intervention shows an increase in life expectancy in PAD patients.


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