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Facts About Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) for African Americans

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Publication Year: 2006
Language: English
Website: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/pad/docs/pad_extfactsheet_aa_508.pdf

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common, but serious, disease that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. This fact sheet explains what PAD is and why it is a special health concern for African-Americans. It also addresses questions you may want to ask your doctor.

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Source

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center, NHLBI, NIH, HHS
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda MD 20824-0105

Phone: (240) 629-3255 TTY
Toll-free Phone: (800) 575-9355 (Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Information)

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