What to do if you've been diagnosed with PAD

An episode of House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk

If you've been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease, or PAD, getting regular physical activity is important for reducing PAD symptoms. Your doctor might recommend supervised supervised exercise therapy, or SET, under the supervision of a physical therapist. But as Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains, there are effective exercise programs you can do at home. Watch to learn the six simple steps of a walking regimen that you can do at home.

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a narrowing of the arteries leading away from the heart. It causes pain in the legs and feet, but is also associated with an increased rate of cardiovascular events and death. Learn more about PAD.