Detecting Artery Disease In Your Legs - PAD
March 23, 2007
New research finds it's in your legs not your chest that some of the most subtle signs of cardiovascular disease can appear.
The condition is called peripheral arterial disease, or PAD.
PAD affects about 10 million people in the United States. In its early stages, there may be no symptoms. Doctors say to be alert to any pain in the legs while walking that goes away when you rest. Other symptoms include swelling or numbness in the leg, sores that won't heal, or a change in the color of your leg.
Those at highest risk for PAD include anyone over age 50, people with a family history of cardiovascular disease, and anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.
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