PAD Risk Assessment

Could your leg pain be killing you?

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) develops when arteries in your limbs, (especially legs) become clogged with fatty deposits. Like your heart, these blockages can cause serious consequences. One in twenty Americans age 50 and over are at increased risk for heart attack or stroke due to Peripheral Arterial Disease. Take this short assessment to determine your risk for PAD.

We apologize but we are unable to calculate your risk. Please answer the remaining questions marked in yellow and try again.

1)	Are you at least 50 years of age?	Yes	No
2)	Are you at least 70 years of age?	Yes	No
3)	Do you have diabetes?	Yes	No
4)	Do you have abnormal cholesterol?	Yes	No
5)	Do you have high blood pressure?	Yes	No
6)	Do you smoke or have a history of smoking?	Yes	No
7)	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
8)	Do you experience any pain at rest in your lower leg(s) or feet?	Yes	No
9)	Do you experience foot or toe pain that often disturbs your sleep?	Yes	No
10)	Are your toes or feet pale, discolored, or bluish?	Yes	No
11)	Do you have skin wounds or ulcers on your feet or toes that are slow to heal (8-12 weeks)?	Yes	No
12)	Has your doctor ever told you that you have diminished or absent pedal (foot) pulses?	Yes	No
13)	Do you have an infection of the leg(s) or feet that may be gangrenous (black skin tissue)?	Yes	No

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According to your results YOU ARE AT RISK FOR PAD. we highly recommend that you schedule an appointment for a PAD evaluation. To do so please contact the Rush-Riverside Center for Heart and Vascular Excellence by using the form below or calling our Vascular Healthline at 1-855-VAS-CULR.

This information is not intended as a substitute for professional health care. Always consult with a health care provider for advice concerning your health. Only your health care provider can do a thorough disease risk assessment.

We recommend that you schedule an appointment for a physical PAD evaluation. To do so please contact the Rush-Riverside Center for Heart and Vascular Excellence by using the form below or calling our Vascular Healthline at 1-855-VAS-CULR. . If you opt against scheduling an appointment we recommend you monitor your symptoms and if they become worse call for an immediate physical evaluation.

According to your results your risk for PAD is minimal. If you are still concerned about your risk for PAD please contact the Rush-Riverside Center for Heart and Vascular Excellence by using the form below or calling our Vascular Healthline at 1-855-VAS-CULR to schedule an appointment for a physical evaluation.

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