September is Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness month. Dr. Brown shared "PAD By the Numbers," in this article. Did you know 50% of those with PAD are asymptomatic, so anyone, especially someone with risk factors, should get a vascular screening regularly.

Read it to learn Five Symptoms of PAD, Top 10 Factors Contributing to PAD, Six Complications if PAD Goes Untreated, and Who is a Candidate for Vascular Screening.

If you or someone you love is experiencing symptoms described in this article, or have family health histories that are concerning, please don't wait! Vascular Screenings are easy, inexpensive, and can save lives! Maybe even your own!