Do you ever experience cramping, pain or tiredness in your legs or hip muscles while walking or climbing the stairs? Does the pain go away when you’re resting? If so, you may be one of the eight to 12 million Americans who have peripheral arterial disease (PAD). What’s even more important to know is that up to 75 percent of people with PAD experience no symptoms at all.

Free PAD Screening:

When:      Saturday, September 27, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where:    The Potomac Center, First Floor (next to Potomac Hospital)
Cost:      Free!
Note:      This screening is for adults who are currently not being treated for PAD.
To Register: Call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 or register online at potomachospital.com.

If you experience leg pain, particularly when walking or exercising, that usually disappears after a few minutes of exercising, you may have Peripheral Arterial Disease or PAD. PAD affects the body's blood vessels, especially in arms, legs, feet and hands. In addition to leg pain, other symptoms of PAD can include: (1) numbness and tingling in the lower legs and feet, (2) coldness in the lower legs and feet, or (3) ulcers or sores on the legs or feet that don’t heal. This screening is for adults who are currently not being treated for PAD.

This page was last updated on January 4, 2012