Don't Wait. Get a P.A.D. Test Now
Whether you are having symptoms of P.A.D.
or have one or more of the risk factors,
it's very important to get a P.A.D. test because you may be
at risk for a heart attack or
stroke.
The simple A.B.I. test
The P.A.D. test that doctors often use to diagnose poor blood circulation in the
legs is simple and reliable. It's called the Ankle-Brachial Index (A.B.I.). This
P.A.D. test is a lot like having your blood pressure taken, except that you have
a cuff on both your arm and your ankle. The A.B.I. compares blood pressure readings
from those areas of your body. The whole P.A.D. test takes a few minutes.
Your A.B.I. can be an important tool for doctors. It helps them diagnose P.A.D. in
many patients who don't have any symptoms, but who are at risk for a heart attack
or stroke. In fact, more than half the cases of P.A.D. may be overlooked if based
on symptoms alone. This P.A.D. test has also been recommended as a routine risk evaluation
for people with diabetes.
Find an A.B.I. testing facility near you.
There are other tests available to diagnose P.A.D. Your doctor may use scanning
or imaging tests or he or she may give you a physical examination.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Certain genetic factors and some medicines such as Prilosec reduce the effect of PLAVIX leaving you at greater risk for heart attack and stroke. Your doctor may use genetic tests to determine treatment. Don’t stop taking PLAVIX without talking to your doctor as your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase. People with stomach ulcers or conditions that cause bleeding should not use PLAVIX. Taking PLAVIX alone or with some other medicines, including aspirin, may increase bleeding risk which can potentially be life-threatening. So tell your doctor when planning surgery. Tell your doctor all medicines you take, including aspirin, especially if you’ve had a stroke. If fever, unexplained weakness or confusion develops, tell your doctor promptly. These may be signs of TTP, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, reported sometimes less than 2 weeks after starting PLAVIX.
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Remember, your doctor is the single best source of information regarding your health. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions about your health or your medicine.
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