If you don't notice any symptoms, how can you know if
you're at risk for P.A.D.? You have to know the risk factors. And most
people don't.

A 2007 survey of adults at least 50 years old, conducted by the P.A.D. Coalition,
showed that among people who were aware of P.A.D., half of them didn't know that
diabetes and smoking increase your risk for P.A.D. Half of them didn't know that
high cholesterol and high blood pressure are risk factors for P.A.D. And most
importantly, perhaps, most people didn't know that P.A.D. can lead to heart attack
and stroke.

So get to know the risk factors below, then read on to find out not only how to
reduce the risk of stroke, but also reduce heart attack risk.

P.A.D. Risk Factors*? Talk to your doctor about getting tested for P.A.D. if: You're over 50 and have one or more of the following: High blood pressure High cholesterol Diabetes Smoke or used to smoke A family history of heart attack or stroke You're over 70 Pain in your legs while walking that eases after rest *Other patients may be at risk. Talk to your doctor.

Find out if you have the risk factors, like being over 50 with diabetes or risks for heart
disease, or having pain or heaviness in the legs.

Learn more about why you should see your doctor.

The health information contained herein is provided for general educational
purposes only. Your health-care professional is the single best source of
information regarding your health. Please consult your health-care professional if
you have any questions about your health or treatment.