The Symptoms and Risks Factors of PAD Would you recognize the symptoms of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) even if you were experiencing them? Sometimes the signs of pain in your legs and feet are so gradual they’re easy to ignore. But PAD can lead to amputation if left untreated! Dr. Kirk Minkus, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist at Southwest Cardiovascular Associates in Phoenix, Arizona, warns about the consequences of missing the signs of PAD. Watch Dr. Minkus in the video “Peripheral Artery Disease Symptoms and Risk Factors,” brought to you by Take A Stand Against Amputation® a ..read more

Gangrene — A Dangerous Sign of PAD Do you or a loved one have blackened areas or ulcers on your feet or toes? These are not just effects of old age — and they should not be ignored. In fact, this could be a sign you have gangrene. Gangrene is the localized death of body tissue, due to a loss of blood supply. This infection can be a serious complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Gangrene is often a sign of critical limb ischemia (CLI), a severe form of PAD. Talk to a doctor now if you suspect you have this limb- and life-threatening problem. Symptoms of Gangrene Gangrene is caused ..read more