Discover Magazine Spring 2014 - page 2-3

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Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is a hardening
of your arteries and is a common disease that affects
the blood flow to your arms and legs.
Symptoms you may experience:
Don’t dismiss leg pain as a normal part of aging if you are:
These symptoms can become debilitating—keeping you from
doing what you love. If you are experiencing any of these
symptoms, talk to your doctor.
• Numbness or weakness
• Muscle cramping
• Change in skin color
• Leg pain
• Weakened pulse
• Over the age of 70
• Over 50 and have a history of diabetes or smoking
• Under 50 with diabetes
• A patient with cardiovascular disease
for more information:
centrahealth.com/PAD
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