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American Heart Association
The American Heart Association, a national voluntary health agency, is dedicated to reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The association was founded in 1924 as a small professional society and today has become one of the world's preeminent voluntary health organizations. A division, the American Stroke Association, was founded in 1997 to focus on stroke.
The American Heart Association works to defeat cardiovascular diseases and stroke by supporting research to discover new knowledge, tailoring this knowledge to meet the needs of different audiences, and distributing information widely and effectively.
In fiscal year 2004-05, the association spent nearly $474 million to support research, public and professional education programs, community services, and advocacy.
PAD-Related Resources:
PAD Symptoms
Many people never experience symptoms and those who do often mistake the symptoms for something else, such as back or muscle problem. Learn more about PAD symptoms and diagnosis by clicking here.
PAD Risk Factors
Age increases the risk of PAD. Other factors include smoking, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Learn more about PAD risk factors and possible complications.
PAD Treatment and Medication
Treatment for PAD focuses on reduction of symptoms and prevention of further progression of the disease. In most cases, lifestyle changes, exercise, and claudication medications are enough to slow the progression or even reverse the symptoms of PAD. Learn more.
PAD Quick Facts
Get the quick facts on PAD and start learning what you need to know to reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, or loss of limb from complications associated with the disease.
Connect With Others
Share your experience with PAD or read what others have to say at our message board community.
Patient Information Sheets (Answers By Heart)
Answers By Heart contains downloadable facts sheets for patients on over 70 topics in English and Spanish, including peripheral artery disease.
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