Reducing Your Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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Reducing Your Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Peripheral artery disease 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 more healthful 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.

Last reviewed July 2008 by ]]>Michael J. Fucci, DO]]>

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.