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E Scott Anderson, DO |
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Mahmoud K Atieh, MD |
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David M Cowherd, MD, FACC |
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Keith E Davis, MD,FACC, FACP |
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Joseph F Hakas, Jr., MD, FACC |
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Lukas Jantac, MD |
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Steven M Kent, MD, FACC |
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Pamela H Mondi, ANP |
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Joseph L Parrish, MD, FACC |
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F M Simmons Patterson, Jr., MD, FACC, FACP |
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Tamekia Ratliff, FNP |
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Patrick J Simpson, MD, FACC |
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Ellen Weaver-Bailey, PA-C |
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Ker Boyce, MD, FACC, FACP |
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Rodrigo A. Bolaņos, MD |
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Michael Gillespie, MD |
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Stacey Hoiland, ANP |
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Cardiology
PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease) Fact Sheet
- PAD or peripheral arterial disease, refers to narrowing of arteries of the legs, arms, kidneys, or neck.
- PAD affects approximately 8 million Americans, but often goes undiagnosed by healthcare professionals.
- PAD is more common in older patients but can occur at any age.
- Patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and those who smoke are at increased risk for developing PAD.
- The most common symptom of PAD is cramping or aching in the legs or hips when walking or climbing stairs.
- Many people with PAD have no symptoms whatsoever.
- Diagnosis of PAD is critical. Those with PAD have a much higher risk (5x greater) for heart attack and stroke; and if left untreated, PAD can lead to serious infection (gangrene) or loss of limb (amputation).
- PAD can be diagnosed with a simple, noninvasive test done in the office where blood pressure cuff measurement is taken both on the arm and the leg.
- Many patients with PAD are treated with medications.
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