Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
Prevention
You can prevent or delay peripheral arterial disease (PAD) by controlling risk factors and changing your lifestyle. Discuss with your doctor the following advice for preventing PAD:
- Quit smoking. Smoking is a major risk factor for peripheral arterial disease. For more information on how to stop smoking, see the topic Quitting Tobacco Use.
- Lower your cholesterol. For more information, see the topic High Cholesterol.
- Lower your blood pressure. For more information, see the topic High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).
- Get regular exercise.
- Stay at a healthy weight.
- Control your diabetes.
- Eat a heart-healthy diet.
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: October 30, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery | |
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