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Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs - Prevention
You can prevent or delay peripheral arterial disease (PAD) by controlling risk factors and changing your lifestyle. Discuss with your doctor the following advice for preventing PAD:
- Quit smoking. Smoking is a major risk factor for peripheral arterial disease. For more information on how to stop smoking, see the topic Quitting Tobacco Use.
- Lower your cholesterol. For more information, see the topic High Cholesterol.
- Lower your blood pressure. For more information, see the topic High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).
- Get regular exercise.
- Stay at a healthy weight.
- Control your diabetes.
- Eat a heart-healthy diet.
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October 30, 2007
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