Because many people are asymptomatic, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) goes largely undiagnosed. However, early diagnosis and treatment can reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events, and even death. Identification of patients at-risk for PAD and initiation of secondary prevention may provide opportunities for improved outcomes.

PAD Risk Factors

  • Age: PAD is most common in the elderly and incidence increases with age1
  • Smoking: Smoking increases the risk of developing PAD by 4X2
  • Diabetes: Diabetic patients have a 2-4X risk of PAD1
  • Hypertension
  • ABI: Less than 0.9

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References

1. Heuser, R. (2008). Textbook of Peripheral Vascular Interventions. United Kingdom: Informa healthcare

2. (2011) http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Your-Risk-for-PAD_UCM_301304_Article.jsp