{"id":8340,"date":"2016-02-22T07:26:48","date_gmt":"2016-02-22T13:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=8340"},"modified":"2017-09-19T20:25:35","modified_gmt":"2017-09-20T01:25:35","slug":"what-is-pad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2016\/02\/what-is-pad\/","title":{"rendered":"What is PAD?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is PAD?<\/h1>\n
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PAD stands for Peripheral Arterial Disease<\/strong>. This disease is characterized by the build of plaque in the arteries over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

The reason this is dangerous is because when the plaque hardens there is limited (oxygenated) blood flow to vital organs.<\/span><\/p>\n

PAD most often occurs in the arteries in the legs, but will also affect other arteries that carry blood outside the heart, including the arteries that feed the aorta, brain, kidneys, arms and stomach.<\/span><\/p>\n

When arteries inside the heart become hardened this is known as coronary artery disease, or cardiovascular disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is that PAD is infinitely treatable and can be addressed very effectively by initiating changes in ones lifestyle, eating habits and exercise. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pharmacologically, PAD is also treated with medications and surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n

People can live healthy and well even with PAD.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who is Affected and Who is at Risk for PAD?<\/h2>\n

PAD affects millions of Americans over the age of 50.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the chances of having PAD will increase as we get older, the fact is, regardless of age, one will be at considerable risk when living an unhealthy and reckless lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n

This includes those who:<\/span><\/p>\n