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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Can Lead to Serious Complications

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Infographic: 1 in 20 Americans over 50 has PAD. 1 out of 3 people over 50 with Diabetes is likely to have PAD.

[click image to enlarge] People with PAD are more likely to develop non-healing wounds that require specialized wound treatment. If you or someone you love has these symptoms or risk factors, be on the lookout for non-healing wounds.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a narrowing of the arteries that reduces blood flow to the legs. It affects between eight and 12 million people in the United States. While the majority of people with PAD don’t know they have it, they have the same five-year mortality rate as people with breast and colorectal cancer.

PAD is often underdiagnosed. One in 20 Americans over age 50 has PAD, and one in three Americans over 50 with diabetes is likely to have it.

Since PAD often has no noticeable symptoms, it is important to know the factors that could put you more at risk. These include:

  • smoking
  • diabetes
  • obesity
  • high blood pressure
  • high cholesterol
  • personal history of heart or vascular disease
  • Age (people are  more likely to get PAD as they get older)
  • Race (African-Americans are twice as likely as Caucasians to have the disease.)

Just knowing your risk can help you to be on the lookout for PAD warning signs while also Continue reading. →

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