Peripheral artery disease (PAD) epidemiology and prevalence -- PAD pathophysiology -- Symptoms and physical findings of PAD -- PAD diagnosis -- PAD risk factors -- Heart attack, stroke, and limb loss in individuals with PAD -- Lowering risk : treatment of atherosclerosis risk factors and use of antithrombotic (anticlotting) medications -- Noninvasive treatment of claudication -- Invasive treatment of claudication -- Your doctor's visit -- Further information on PAD
Summary
"What is Pad? What are the symptoms of PAD? Is there a cure for PAD? When might I need an angioplasty? How do I gain control over my life now that I have PAD?"--Cover, p.1