Peripheral Artery Disease http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/What-is-Peripheral-Artery-Disease-PAD_UCM_430943_Article.jsp What is peripheral artery disease or commonly called PAD? Diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure raise your risk of developing PAD, but not many people who have those common conditions know what PAD is? Mon, 06 May 2013 16:36:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/What-is-Peripheral-Artery-Disease-PAD_UCM_430943_Article.jsp 2013-05-06T16:36:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Prevention-and-Treatment-of-PAD_UCM_301308_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains that treatment for PAD focuses on reducing symptoms and preventing further progression of the disease. In most cases, lifestyle changes, exercise and claudication medications are enough to slow the progression or even reverse the symptoms of PAD. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:08:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Prevention-and-Treatment-of-PAD_UCM_301308_Article.jsp 2012-11-20T13:08:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Peripheral-Angiogram_UCM_441649_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains that a peripheral angiogram is a test that uses X-rays to help your doctor find narrowed or blocked areas in one or more of the arteries that supply blood to your legs. The test is also called a peripheral arteriogram. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:49:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Peripheral-Angiogram_UCM_441649_Article.jsp 2012-11-07T14:49:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/About-Peripheral-Artery-Disease-PAD_UCM_301301_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains peripheral artery disease (PAD) as a type of occlusive disease that affects the arteries outside the heart and brain. The most common cause is atherosclerosis -- fatty buildups in the arteries. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:03:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/About-Peripheral-Artery-Disease-PAD_UCM_301301_Article.jsp 2012-09-13T16:03:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Understand-Your-Risk-for-PAD_UCM_301304_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains the risks of peripheral artery disease or PAD. Age increases the risk of PAD. Other factors include smoking, diabetes and high cholesterol. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:20:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Understand-Your-Risk-for-PAD_UCM_301304_Article.jsp 2012-08-17T00:20:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Why-PAD-Matters_UCM_301303_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains why peripheral artery disease, PAD, is a life-threatening condition that can be managed or even reversed with proper care. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:55:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Why-PAD-Matters_UCM_301303_Article.jsp 2012-08-16T20:55:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Peripheral-Artery-Disease-PAD_UCM_002082_SubHomePage.jsp What is peripheral artery disease or PAD? The American Heart Association explains what peripheral artery disease is, the risk factors associated with PAD, how you can prevent PAD, how you can manage PAD, the symptoms of PAD and diagnosis of PAD. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:40:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Peripheral-Artery-Disease-PAD_UCM_002082_SubHomePage.jsp 2012-08-16T20:40:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Symptoms-and-Diagnosis-of-PAD_UCM_301306_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD) as well as how to diagnose PAD. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:37:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Symptoms-and-Diagnosis-of-PAD_UCM_301306_Article.jsp 2012-08-16T20:37:00Z