Do
I Need a Test for PAD?
Peripheral Arterial
Disease (PAD) is a serious circulatory problem in which
the blood vessels that carry blood to your legs become narrowed
or clogged. It affects over 8 million Americans, most over
the age of 50. It may result in leg discomfort with walking,
poor healing of leg sores/ulcers, and difficulties with
balance. People with PAD are at significantly increased
risk for stroke and heart attack. Answers to these questions
will determine if you are at risk for PAD and if a vascular
exam will help us better assess your vascular health status.
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| 1.
Do you have foot, calf, buttock, hip or thigh discomfort (aching,
fatigue, tingling, cramping or pain) when you walk which is
relieved by rest? |
Yes
No
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| 2.
Do you experience any pain at rest in your lower leg(s) or
feet? |
Yes
No
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| 3.
Do you experience foot or toe pain that often disturbs your
sleep? |
Yes
No
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| 4.
Are your toes or feet pale, discolored, or bluish? |
Yes
No
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| 5.
You have skin wounds or ulcers on your feet or toes that are
slow to heal (8-12 weeks)? |
Yes
No
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| 6.
Has your doctor ever told you that you have diminished or
absent pedal (foot) pulses? |
Yes
No
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| 7.
Have you suffered a severe injury to the leg(s) or feet? |
Yes
No
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| 8.
Do you have an infection of the leg(s) or feet that may be
gangrenous (black skin tissue)? |
Yes
No
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| 9.
Are you now smoking or have you ever smoked? |
Yes
No
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| 10.
Do you have Diabetes? |
Yes
No
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| *If
you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you
may be affected with PAD. Please consult your Concorde physician
and ask to schedule a PAD test. |
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