• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) occurs when plaque build-up in the veins affects blood flow in the legs and feet. While PAD affects millions of Americans, about half of those who have PAD do not have any signs or symptoms.
• The following are risk factors for PAD:
  • History of diabetes or heart problems among immediate family (i.e., parents and siblings)
  • Having a history of diabetes or heart problems (e.g., high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, mini-stroke or transient ischemic attack) yourself
  • Having poor circulation
  • Being inactive
  • Smoking

Mount Nittany Physician Group Cardiology’s Vein and Vascular Clinic treats PAD along with other similar conditions. For more information, email vascular@mountnittany.org or visit mountnittany.org.