Stand tall and spread the word about Peripheral Arterial Disease
Taking control of your Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) can reduce the risk of serious complications. That’s great news for you and your loved ones.
A Strong Patient Community Means You’re Not Alone
Charlie Capps
Living with PAD is possible if you make lifestyle modifications. Find out what Charlie is doing to manage his disease.
Carolyn Williams
Hear Carolyn’s story and how untreated PAD can take away your independence.
John Murray
The symptoms of PAD aren’t always easy to recognize. Learn how John was proactive with his health.
Common PAD Risk Factors
Millions of Americans have risk factors and warning signs of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), but may not even realize it. Factors that contribute to your risk of developing PAD may include:
Age
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Tobacco use
Kidney disease
Family history
Ethnicity
PAD Is A Progressive Disease
PAD cannot be cured; however, medical treatment and a healthy lifestyle can help improve blood flow and keep the disease from getting worse. Without intervention, the disease may progress at a faster rate. In the early stages, PAD can be asymptomatic, meaning the disease does not produce or show any symptoms. The lack of symptoms is only temporary, and without treatment or diagnosis, symptoms will become more noticeable and severe. Eventually, the disease can progress to advanced PAD (also known as Critical Limb Ischemia) and amputation becomes a real and serious risk.
