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Additional Bloodwork & TestingMy P.A.D. Specialist: Phone:Name:Legendary Harlem GlobetrotterLarry “Shorty” ColemanDiabetes (Type I or II)Sedentary LifestyleStress/AnxietyGut Issues/BacteriaGenetics (Clotting & MTHFR)Excess WeightPeripheral Artery DiseaseP.A.D.Why I Have P.A.DKnowing what's lighting your arteries on fire can helpyou and your doctor take steps to slow or even stallprogression of P.A.D. This is the most importantdiscussion you will have with your doctor. NicotineDietHigh Blood PressureHigh CholesterolP.A.D. SupportAutoimmune ConditionCOVIDOther ______________________Atrial Fibrilation (AFib)Heart Valve IssueP.A.D. Navigators provide comprehensive education,high-touch advocacy, and real-time support. Call usnow for free assistance!Ask questionsLearn new treatmentoptionsFind a P.A.D. doctorGet diet help & dietworkbookGet help withtransportationJoin walking program& get progress reportsJoin our patientcommunityYou have arrived ata better quality oflife with P.A.D.Get a list of questionsto ask your doctorChronic Kidney Disease(CKD or ESRD)I was a professional athlete most of mylife. I stayed active and ate healthy, so Inever thought there was any risk of melosing my leg, even though diabetes runsin my family. But then, I started gettingleg cramps, and it turns out I had thiscirculation problem called "PeripheralArtery Disease." By the time I gotdiagnosed, it was too late, and I endedup losing my left leg. But hey, you don'thave to go through the same thing!Just tell your doctor to check for P.A.D.and give "The Way To My Heart" a call.They're totally free, and they helped meout. Seriously, they're great!Ask your doctor to perform advanced bloodwork andother testing to help pinpoint what's damaging yourarteries and causing blockages. PADhelp.orgLeg Saver Hotline: 415-320-7138

AngiogramSurgerywill discuss minimally invasive or surgical options to try to restore blood flow. Always get a secondopinion if amputation is discussed. Most arepreventable with advanced tools and techniques.Understanding Your Results:WalkingIt's the most effective treatment forP.A.D. Your body has a collateral networkof arteries that can expand and grow tore-route blood flow around blockages. My Walking GoalDiet/Weight LossAsk your doctor for a referral toa registered dietician to reduceartery damage caused by food,such as unhealthy fats, sugar,and carbohydrates. Clinician Name AppointmentSmoking CessationWhen your heart pumps blood into your lungs to fill itup with a fresh supply of oxygen, chemicals incigarettes flow directly into your bloodstream,causing artery damage and blood clots. It'simportant to quit smoking before a procedure asclots will stick to treated areas and cause blockagesagain. Ask your doctor for help to quit smoking.SuggestionsPrescribed Medications> 1.41.0 - 1.4.9 - 1.0.8 - .9.5 -.8< .5 Severe calcium build-up likelyNormal. No P.A.D.Possible P.A.D. starting.Slight P.A.D.Moderate P.A.D.Severe P.A.D. Walking Diet changesStop smokingMedicationMild (Doesn't stop you)Moderate (Stops you at times)Severe (Stops you often)Lifestyle Limiting" ClaudicationSevere (pain stops daily tasks often)Checking For P.A.D.Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)This test, with bloodpressure cuffs placed onyour hands and legs,detects reduced blood Right ________Arterial Duplex UltrasoundAn arterial duplex ultrasounduses sound waves to createa color map of the arteriesto identify areas of narrowing and/or blockages. The technician places agel on your skin and runs a probe over it.P.A.D. DiagnosisDoctors place P.A.D. patients into one of twocategories based on test results and symptoms,either claudication or critical limb ischemia (CLI). Thatcategorization determines treatment options.ClaudicationCritical Limb Ischemia (CLI)When you walk, you experience symptomsthat disappear at rest. Most with P.A.D. areconsidered claudicants and never require aprocedure. Lifestyle modifications andmedical therapy are frontline treatmentand can improve symptoms over time. If theCLI occurs due to a severe blockage that limits bloodflow to your lower leg/foot, which can lead to tissuedeath. Symptoms include leg pain, numbness, andcramping that wake you up at night. Wounds mayP.A.D. Classifications & TreatmentIntermittant ClaudicationCLIclaudication doesn't improve over time and is "lifestylelimiting," meaning your daily tasks are impacted, yourphysician may discuss a procedure.also appear on your feet/toes thatwon't heal and/or become infected,and may result in gangrene. DoctorsLeft Right My Areas of Narrowing/BlockagesP.A.D. TreatmentFrontline treatment for P.A.D. is in your hands withlifestyle modifications. If symptoms are 'lifestylelimiting,' a physician may intervene if they don'timprove in 3 months with frontline therapy. If in CLI,lifestyle modifications are critical after blood flow isrestored to slow or stall disease progression.Left _________ _________ _________ _________ _________Rest Pain (pain awakens you)Non-healing Foot Ulcer/GangreneExtensive Gangrene (Tissue Loss)3-month walking trial:Do symptomsimprove?Questions For My Doctor:I have Leg Pain/cramps when I walk.I have Leg/foot neuropathy.I have cold feet or foot.I have Leg Cramps that wake me up at night.I have a foot wound that won’t heal.flow. An ABI test can result in a false negative if youhave hardened, calcified, incompressible arteries. P.A.D. occurs when leg arteries are narrowed orblocked by plaque, restricting blood flow to the feet.Symptoms include:

AngiogramSurgerywill discuss minimally invasive or surgical options to try to restore blood flow. Always get a secondopinion if amputation is discussed. Most arepreventable with advanced tools and techniques.Understanding Your Results:WalkingIt's the most effective treatment forP.A.D. Your body has a collateral networkof arteries that can expand and grow tore-route blood flow around blockages. My Walking GoalDiet/Weight LossAsk your doctor for a referral toa registered dietician to reduceartery damage caused by food,such as unhealthy fats, sugar,and carbohydrates. Clinician Name AppointmentSmoking CessationWhen your heart pumps blood into your lungs to fill itup with a fresh supply of oxygen, chemicals incigarettes flow directly into your bloodstream,causing artery damage and blood clots. It'simportant to quit smoking before a procedure asclots will stick to treated areas and cause blockagesagain. Ask your doctor for help to quit smoking.SuggestionsPrescribed Medications> 1.41.0 - 1.4.9 - 1.0.8 - .9.5 -.8< .5 Severe calcium build-up likelyNormal. No P.A.D.Possible P.A.D. starting.Slight P.A.D.Moderate P.A.D.Severe P.A.D. Walking Diet changesStop smokingMedicationMild (Doesn't stop you)Moderate (Stops you at times)Severe (Stops you often)Lifestyle Limiting" ClaudicationSevere (pain stops daily tasks often)Checking For P.A.D.Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)This test, with bloodpressure cuffs placed onyour hands and legs,detects reduced blood Right ________Arterial Duplex UltrasoundAn arterial duplex ultrasounduses sound waves to createa color map of the arteriesto identify areas of narrowing and/or blockages. The technician places agel on your skin and runs a probe over it.P.A.D. DiagnosisDoctors place P.A.D. patients into one of twocategories based on test results and symptoms,either claudication or critical limb ischemia (CLI). Thatcategorization determines treatment options.ClaudicationCritical Limb Ischemia (CLI)When you walk, you experience symptomsthat disappear at rest. Most with P.A.D. areconsidered claudicants and never require aprocedure. Lifestyle modifications andmedical therapy are frontline treatmentand can improve symptoms over time. If theCLI occurs due to a severe blockage that limits bloodflow to your lower leg/foot, which can lead to tissuedeath. Symptoms include leg pain, numbness, andcramping that wake you up at night. Wounds mayP.A.D. Classifications & TreatmentIntermittant ClaudicationCLIclaudication doesn't improve over time and is "lifestylelimiting," meaning your daily tasks are impacted, yourphysician may discuss a procedure.also appear on your feet/toes thatwon't heal and/or become infected,and may result in gangrene. DoctorsLeft Right My Areas of Narrowing/BlockagesP.A.D. TreatmentFrontline treatment for P.A.D. is in your hands withlifestyle modifications. If symptoms are 'lifestylelimiting,' a physician may intervene if they don'timprove in 3 months with frontline therapy. If in CLI,lifestyle modifications are critical after blood flow isrestored to slow or stall disease progression.Left _________ _________ _________ _________ _________Rest Pain (pain awakens you)Non-healing Foot Ulcer/GangreneExtensive Gangrene (Tissue Loss)3-month walking trial:Do symptomsimprove?Questions For My Doctor:I have Leg Pain/cramps when I walk.I have Leg/foot neuropathy.I have cold feet or foot.I have Leg Cramps that wake me up at night.I have a foot wound that won’t heal.flow. An ABI test can result in a false negative if youhave hardened, calcified, incompressible arteries. P.A.D. occurs when leg arteries are narrowed orblocked by plaque, restricting blood flow to the feet.Symptoms include:

AngiogramSurgerywill discuss minimally invasive or surgical options to try to restore blood flow. Always get a secondopinion if amputation is discussed. Most arepreventable with advanced tools and techniques.Understanding Your Results:WalkingIt's the most effective treatment forP.A.D. Your body has a collateral networkof arteries that can expand and grow tore-route blood flow around blockages. My Walking GoalDiet/Weight LossAsk your doctor for a referral toa registered dietician to reduceartery damage caused by food,such as unhealthy fats, sugar,and carbohydrates. Clinician Name AppointmentSmoking CessationWhen your heart pumps blood into your lungs to fill itup with a fresh supply of oxygen, chemicals incigarettes flow directly into your bloodstream,causing artery damage and blood clots. It'simportant to quit smoking before a procedure asclots will stick to treated areas and cause blockagesagain. Ask your doctor for help to quit smoking.SuggestionsPrescribed Medications> 1.41.0 - 1.4.9 - 1.0.8 - .9.5 -.8< .5 Severe calcium build-up likelyNormal. No P.A.D.Possible P.A.D. starting.Slight P.A.D.Moderate P.A.D.Severe P.A.D. Walking Diet changesStop smokingMedicationMild (Doesn't stop you)Moderate (Stops you at times)Severe (Stops you often)Lifestyle Limiting" ClaudicationSevere (pain stops daily tasks often)Checking For P.A.D.Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)This test, with bloodpressure cuffs placed onyour hands and legs,detects reduced blood Right ________Arterial Duplex UltrasoundAn arterial duplex ultrasounduses sound waves to createa color map of the arteriesto identify areas of narrowing and/or blockages. The technician places agel on your skin and runs a probe over it.P.A.D. DiagnosisDoctors place P.A.D. patients into one of twocategories based on test results and symptoms,either claudication or critical limb ischemia (CLI). Thatcategorization determines treatment options.ClaudicationCritical Limb Ischemia (CLI)When you walk, you experience symptomsthat disappear at rest. Most with P.A.D. areconsidered claudicants and never require aprocedure. Lifestyle modifications andmedical therapy are frontline treatmentand can improve symptoms over time. If theCLI occurs due to a severe blockage that limits bloodflow to your lower leg/foot, which can lead to tissuedeath. Symptoms include leg pain, numbness, andcramping that wake you up at night. Wounds mayP.A.D. Classifications & TreatmentIntermittant ClaudicationCLIclaudication doesn't improve over time and is "lifestylelimiting," meaning your daily tasks are impacted, yourphysician may discuss a procedure.also appear on your feet/toes thatwon't heal and/or become infected,and may result in gangrene. DoctorsLeft Right My Areas of Narrowing/BlockagesP.A.D. TreatmentFrontline treatment for P.A.D. is in your hands withlifestyle modifications. If symptoms are 'lifestylelimiting,' a physician may intervene if they don'timprove in 3 months with frontline therapy. If in CLI,lifestyle modifications are critical after blood flow isrestored to slow or stall disease progression.Left _________ _________ _________ _________ _________Rest Pain (pain awakens you)Non-healing Foot Ulcer/GangreneExtensive Gangrene (Tissue Loss)3-month walking trial:Do symptomsimprove?Questions For My Doctor:I have Leg Pain/cramps when I walk.I have Leg/foot neuropathy.I have cold feet or foot.I have Leg Cramps that wake me up at night.I have a foot wound that won’t heal.flow. An ABI test can result in a false negative if youhave hardened, calcified, incompressible arteries. P.A.D. occurs when leg arteries are narrowed orblocked by plaque, restricting blood flow to the feet.Symptoms include:

Additional Bloodwork & TestingMy P.A.D. Specialist: Phone:Name:Legendary Harlem GlobetrotterLarry “Shorty” ColemanDiabetes (Type I or II)Sedentary LifestyleStress/AnxietyGut Issues/BacteriaGenetics (Clotting & MTHFR)Excess WeightPeripheral Artery DiseaseP.A.D.Why I Have P.A.DKnowing what's lighting your arteries on fire can helpyou and your doctor take steps to slow or even stallprogression of P.A.D. This is the most importantdiscussion you will have with your doctor. NicotineDietHigh Blood PressureHigh CholesterolP.A.D. SupportAutoimmune ConditionCOVIDOther ______________________Atrial Fibrilation (AFib)Heart Valve IssueP.A.D. Navigators provide comprehensive education,high-touch advocacy, and real-time support. Call usnow for free assistance!Ask questionsLearn new treatmentoptionsFind a P.A.D. doctorGet diet help & dietworkbookGet help withtransportationJoin walking program& get progress reportsJoin our patientcommunityYou have arrived ata better quality oflife with P.A.D.Get a list of questionsto ask your doctorChronic Kidney Disease(CKD or ESRD)I was a professional athlete most of mylife. I stayed active and ate healthy, so Inever thought there was any risk of melosing my leg, even though diabetes runsin my family. But then, I started gettingleg cramps, and it turns out I had thiscirculation problem called "PeripheralArtery Disease." By the time I gotdiagnosed, it was too late, and I endedup losing my left leg. But hey, you don'thave to go through the same thing!Just tell your doctor to check for P.A.D.and give "The Way To My Heart" a call.They're totally free, and they helped meout. Seriously, they're great!Ask your doctor to perform advanced bloodwork andother testing to help pinpoint what's damaging yourarteries and causing blockages. PADhelp.orgLeg Saver Hotline: 415-320-7138

Additional Bloodwork & TestingMy P.A.D. Specialist: Phone:Name:Legendary Harlem GlobetrotterLarry “Shorty” ColemanDiabetes (Type I or II)Sedentary LifestyleStress/AnxietyGut Issues/BacteriaGenetics (Clotting & MTHFR)Excess WeightPeripheral Artery DiseaseP.A.D.Why I Have P.A.DKnowing what's lighting your arteries on fire can helpyou and your doctor take steps to slow or even stallprogression of P.A.D. This is the most importantdiscussion you will have with your doctor. NicotineDietHigh Blood PressureHigh CholesterolP.A.D. SupportAutoimmune ConditionCOVIDOther ______________________Atrial Fibrilation (AFib)Heart Valve IssueP.A.D. Navigators provide comprehensive education,high-touch advocacy, and real-time support. Call usnow for free assistance!Ask questionsLearn new treatmentoptionsFind a P.A.D. doctorGet diet help & dietworkbookGet help withtransportationJoin walking program& get progress reportsJoin our patientcommunityYou have arrived ata better quality oflife with P.A.D.Get a list of questionsto ask your doctorChronic Kidney Disease(CKD or ESRD)I was a professional athlete most of mylife. I stayed active and ate healthy, so Inever thought there was any risk of melosing my leg, even though diabetes runsin my family. But then, I started gettingleg cramps, and it turns out I had thiscirculation problem called "PeripheralArtery Disease." By the time I gotdiagnosed, it was too late, and I endedup losing my left leg. But hey, you don'thave to go through the same thing!Just tell your doctor to check for P.A.D.and give "The Way To My Heart" a call.They're totally free, and they helped meout. Seriously, they're great!Ask your doctor to perform advanced bloodwork andother testing to help pinpoint what's damaging yourarteries and causing blockages. PADhelp.orgLeg Saver Hotline: 415-320-7138