Peripheral Arterial Disease Of The Legs: What Increases Your Risk
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What Increases Your Risk
Many things can increase your risk for developing atherosclerosis 
and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). These include:
- Smoking.
- High cholesterol.
- High blood pressure.
- Diabetes.
- A family history of atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease.
- A high homocysteine level.
| Last updated: | October 30, 2007 |
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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