Peripheral Arterial Disease Warning Signs
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The following are contributing factors that often lead to
peripheral arterial disease.
Controllable:
High blood pressure
Smoking
High cholesterol
Excessive alcohol use
Poor diet
Heart disease
Diabetes
Lack of exercise
Obesity
Uncontrollable:
Family history
Age
With the high incidence of PAD, and its strong correlation with heart disease, it makes good sense to screen for it.