Talk to Your Doctor About Treatment Right Away
If you have recently been diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D., also known as poor circulation in the legs), you should talk to your doctor as soon as possible about treatment options—including PLAVIX—to reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke associated with P.A.D. Because P.A.D. is a serious condition that more than doubles your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
If you’ve been diagnosed with P.A.D. for awhile—maybe weeks, months, or years ago—it’s just as important for you and your doctor to find the right treatment for you. P.A.D. doesn’t go away, and its associated risk of heart attack or stroke doesn’t go away either.
Don’t wait for symptoms to start
Many people with Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.), also known as poor circulation in the legs, feel no symptoms at all. That's why P.A.D. is often called a "silent" condition. But, just because you don’t feel any symptoms—like pain or heaviness in the legs—doesn’t mean you’re not at risk. By the time you notice symptoms, your arteries could be up to 60% blocked. So, if you’ve been diagnosed with P.A.D., talk to your doctor about starting treatment immediately. And be sure to ask if PLAVIX could help reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke.*
*PLAVIX is not indicated for the treatment of symptoms of P.A.D.
- PLAVIX helps reduce risk
- Find out how PLAVIX is proven to work to help reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D., also known as poor circulation in the legs). Click here to learn more.
- Lifestyle changes can make a healthy difference
- If you have been diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D., also known as poor circulation in the legs), your doctor may recommend certain lifestyle changes to improve your overall cardiovascular health.Click here for a few ideas to get you on the road to living well.
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The Importance of Treatment
