Community Education Events

Protecting Yourself Against PAD: Peripheral Artery Disease

Session Dates
July 28, 2010  7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Event Type: General

Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center
Princeton North Shopping Center
1225 State Road
Princeton

According to the American Heart Association, about 8 million Americans have Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD. PAD affects the arteries outside the heart and brain -- most commonly in the arteries of the pelvis and legs. The most common cause of PAD is atherosclerosis, a hardening and narrowing of the arteries. Many people with PAD never have symptoms, and those who do often mistake them for something else, such as a back or muscle problem. Elliot Sambol, MD, board certified surgeon specializing in vascular surgery, will discuss:

• How to recognize the symptoms of PAD
• The benefits of early intervention
• Reducing your risk of PAD and associated complications such as heart attack and stroke
• Current therapies and new minimally invasive treatments for PAD

Dr. Sambol is a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System.

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