Facts About Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) for African Americans

Stay in circulation! This colorful 6 page tri-fold fact sheet provides easy to read information on Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), as it relates to African Americans. PAD is a condition that affects one out of every 20 Americans over the age of 50. PAD raises your risk for stroke and heart attack. Find out who is at risk for PAD, how it is diagnosed and treated. Learn about steps you can take to reduce your risk of PAD. Provides you with questions to ask your physician to help assess your risk for PAD.

Facts About Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) for African Americans.NIH Publication Number 06-5835. 2006. 6 page tri-fold. 8.5 in. X 11 in. Color. English.

Item number

06-5835

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6

Current copy: nhlbi.nih.gov