Reducing Your Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Peripheral artery disease
(PAD) 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 healthier 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.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: Michael J. Fucci, DO
- Review Date: 09/2012 -
- Update Date: 00/92/2012 -