Questions to Ask

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Review the following 'Questions To Ask' about peripheral arterial disease so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.

1. Do my symptoms indicate that I have peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? If so, how severe is my condition? What is my ankle-brachial index (ABI)?

2. Can my PAD be controlled with lifestyle changes, such as exercise?

3. Can you prescribe a supervised exercise program?

4. What medications might be appropriate for me to reduce my risk of heart attack and stroke?

5. What medications might be appropriate for me to reduce my symptoms of claudication?

6. If medications are prescribed, what are the side effects?

7. How will any of these PAD medications interact with any other medications I'm currently taking or other medical conditions I have or might have?

8. What are the risks and benefits of the various treatment options suitable for me? Have you offered me the full range of choices for treating my claudication?

9. How should I take care of my feet?

10. Is there evidence of blocked arteries (atherosclerosis) in other parts of my body, and what is my personal risk of heart attack and stroke?

11. If I am at a high risk for a heart attack or stroke, how can I prevent them?