Mayo Clinic Minute - How is peripheral artery disease diagnosed

Peripheral artery disease affects 8–10 million people in the U.S., most over age 65. But it also affects younger people who have additional risk factors, such as diabetes, smoking, obesity and
high blood pressure. Also, 30% of African Americans will develop peripheral artery disease, compared to 20% each from non-Hispanic white, Hispanic or Native American backgrounds.

Dr. Amy Pollak, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how physicians identify peripheral artery
disease and why an early diagnosis can reduce the risk of amputation, heart attack and stroke.
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