Get 'Legs for Life'
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common but often overlooked cause of heart attack, stroke and other circulatory problems.
Know your risk! Register for one of our free "Legs for Life" PAD screenings at an Inova hospital convenient to you. It's all part of our "Legs for Life" campaign to raise awareness of PAD.
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects an estimated 8 to 10 million people in the U.S. Individuals with PAD are at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and loss of limbs, yet awareness of this disease is extremely low.
You should consider a test for PAD if you:
- Are over age 50
- Have a family history of vascular disease, such as PAD, aneurysm, heart attack or stroke
- Have high cholesterol or high lipid blood test
- Have diabetes
- Have ever smoked or smoke now
- Are overweight
- Have an inactive lifestyle
- Have a personal history of high blood pressure, heart disease or other vascular disease
- Have trouble walking that involves cramping or tiredness in the muscle with walking or exercising, which is relieved by resting
- Have pain in the legs or feet that awakens you at night
This simple, painless test compares the blood pressure in the legs to the blood pressure in the arms to determine how well the blood is flowing through the body and if further tests are needed.
Register today for your free PAD screening.
More information about PAD is available from our online Health Information Library.
