PAD: An Often-Overlooked Risk Factor For Heart Attack

The same disease process causes blood vessels in the legs and heart to become blocked

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© Leonello Calvetti | Getty Images Because the cardiovascular system travels throughout the body, blockages caused by atherosclerosis in one area often occur in other areas, as well.

If you have coronary artery ­disease (CAD) or are at increased risk for it, did your doctor recommend you undergo an ultrasound screening of your leg arteries for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? Or, if you have been diagnosed with PAD, did your doctor recommend you have a cardiac checkup?

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