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Sunday, July 27, 2008

What is Vascular Disease?

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  • Introduction
    Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when the arteries in the extremities become clogged with a fatty substance called plaque.
  • Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease
    People with peripheral artery disease (PAD) may or may not have symptoms. Because of silent symptoms, many cases of PAD go undiagnosed.
  • Risk Factors
    The most important risk factors for PAD and intermittent claudication are the same as the major risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
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  • Diagnosis
    Evidence suggests that PAD is greatly under diagnosed. Many patients do not report symptoms, or may not even have symptoms.
  • Complications
    Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) have the same risk of death from heart events or stroke as people with heart disease.