Could you have PAD?

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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:

Most people in the United States who have PAD are 65 and older.⁴

Age

PAD risk increases with unhealthy blood cholesterol levels or high blood triglycerides.⁴

High cholesterol

High blood pressure can increase your risk for PAD.^{4, 7}

High blood pressure

Diabetes is known to increase risk of PAD and other cardiovascular diseases.⁸

Diabetes

Smokers have almost three times the risk of PAD vs non-smokers.⁸

Tobacco use

The risk of PAD is higher in those with kidney disease.^{9, 12}

Kidney disease

Having family members with PAD can increase your risk.⁴

Family history

African Americans and Hispanics are at the highest risk for PAD.⁴

Ethnicity

Learn if you're at risk for PAD

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. While many individuals with PAD may remain asymptomatic, symptoms can progress over time in some cases if the condition is not diagnosed or treated. Eventually, the disease can progress to advanced PAD (also known as Critical Limb Ischemia) and amputation becomes a real and serious risk.⁶

Learn more about the stages of PAD

Stand tall and spread the word about Peripheral Arterial Disease

Stand tall and spread the word about Peripheral Arterial Disease

Could you have PAD?

A Strong Patient Community Means You’re Not Alone

More Than 200 Million

individuals worldwide are diagnosed with PAD³

Common PAD Risk Factors