Ignore: Stop smoking? Have pulses checked as first step. If abnormal get blood pressures-called abi tested.
Answered 3/13/2014
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Ignore: Do not smoke, never ignore color change or ulcers on legs/feet, and find a health screening program to have your ankle brachial index done.
Answered 6/5/2015
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Ignore: Always get on those walking shoes and please stop smoking.
Answered 10/6/2017
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Ignore: Regular exercise may help develop collateral circulation.
Answered 6/13/2014
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Ignore: Exercise is very important for individuals with peripheral vascular disease, so start walking.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Ignore: If you have pain in your legs while walking that stops when resting, seek care. It can be a symptom.
Answered 7/16/2014
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Ignore: Walk,exercise,avoid smoking.avoid greasy and fatty food.avoid red meat check cholersterol.
Answered 7/27/2014
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Ignore: No smoking. Exercise by walking at least. Monitor your cholesterol. Have an arterial Doppler study.
Answered 1/16/2019
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Ignore: Do walk a little more everyday until 3 miles. Don't smoke and try chewing gum or something to help.
Answered 10/1/2014
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Ignore: Always wear a hard soled shoe/slipper even in the house. before you get in bed, check your feet.
Answered 11/1/2014
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Ignore: Do keep your feet clean and do wear shoes all the time. Protect from any injury.
Answered 6/11/2015
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Ignore: Stop smoking. Keep walking. Walk to the point where pain just starts and then rest. Take statin pill.
Answered 3/21/2015
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Ignore: Practice excellent health habits, and follow your doctor's advice. Measured exercise can be helpful.
Answered 3/17/2015
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Don't smoke: This should be obvious, but its the number one preventable risk factor that is modifiable. Its not easy to quit, but its worth it.
Answered 3/28/2015
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Ignore: Do Control your risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, stop smoking and weight.
Answered 5/18/2017
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Ignore: Exercise is very effective in treating PAD. Walk daily just beyond the level of your symptoms.
Answered 8/9/2015
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Ignore: Exercise regularly. Eat a healthy diet. Don't smoke. This will keep you and your arteries healthy.
Answered 9/19/2015
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Ignore: Exercise, decrease total cholesterol and control your blood sugar.
Answered 12/18/2015
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Ignore: Monitor your feet, don't walk barefoot. Eat well, stop smoking, do exercise. Walking is the best.
Answered 1/18/2019
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Ignore: Don't smoke or use tobacco in any form, exercise by walking every day, keep feet clean and dry.
Answered 10/16/2017
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Ignore: Stop smoking,take cholesterol meds,take pletal,walk until your legs hurt and keep walking through it.
Answered 10/19/2017
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Smoke cessation, and: Avoid nicotine products, and exercise.
Answered 1/16/2019
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