Heart Health
Clogged arteries in the legs? It may run in the family
If PAD runs in your family and you notice leg pain when you walk, ask your doctor about testing, which involves simple, noninvasive blood pressure and blood flow tests in your thighs and ankles. If testing reveals a blockage, a walking regimen and medications are the first-line treatment. More serious cases may require artery-opening angioplasty and stenting or surgery.
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