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What

is PAD?

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is when plaque buildup forms in the walls of the arteries that supply blood to your limbs (usually your legs).1

Are you at risk for PAD?1

Knowing whether or not you are at risk could save your legs—and even your life.

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Over Age 65

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History of Smoking

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Family History of Heart Disease, PAD, or Stroke

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Diabetes

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Download the Risk Assessment Form to determine if you may have PAD.

Risk Assessment Form

Can you identify the signs
and symptoms of PAD?

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Approximately 4 out of 10 people with PAD do not have leg pain.

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Approximately 4 out of 10 people with PAD do not have leg pain.1

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Your family's medical history has no impact on your risk for developing PAD.

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A family's history of heart disease, PAD or stroke, can increase your risk.1

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A healthy diet and exercise routine can reduce your risk of PAD.

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A healthy diet and exercise routine can reduce your risk of PAD.1

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Common PAD symptoms include severe leg cramps and difficulty walking.

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The most frequently mentioned symptom of PAD is crippling leg cramps, which often result in difficulty walking.1

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Extra hair growth on the legs is a sign of PAD.

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Hair LOSS on the legs is a sign of PAD.1

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If left unaddressed, PAD can lead to amputation of the legs—and even death.

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If left unaddressed, PAD can lead to amputation of the legs—and even death.6

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Explore the site to learn more about the signs and symptoms of PAD, and be sure to download our Risk Assessment Form to learn about your own risk.

Risk Assessment Form