Reducing Your Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is caused by atherosclerosis , which is a progressive condition. The same lifestyle changes used to manage PAD are also effective tools to prevent it. The following practices may help prevent peripheral artery disease:

Quitting smoking
Eating a healthier diet
Controlling conditions that put you at risk for PAD, such as:
Exercising regularly —Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any type of exercise.

References

Braunwald E, Fauci AS, eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine . 16th ed. McGraw-Hill Professional; 2004.

Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology website. Available at: http://www.sirweb.org/ .

Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 2nd ed. W.B. Saunders; 2003.

Revision Information

Reviewer: Michael J. Fucci, DO
Review Date: 09/2012
Update Date: 00/92/2012

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