Know Your Risk

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) self-test

Your answers to these questions will help you know if you are at risk.

• Do you have cardiovascular (heart) problems such as high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke?
• Do you have diabetes?
• Do you have a family history of diabetes or cardiovascular problems (immediate family such as parent, sister, brother)?
• Do you have aching, cramping or pain in your legs when you walk or exercise, but then the pain goes away when you rest?
• Do you have pain in your toes or feet at night?
• Do you have any ulcers or sores on your feet or legs that are slow in healing?
• Do you smoke?
• Have you ever smoked?
• Are you more than 25 pounds overweight?
• Do you eat fried or fatty foods three times a week or more?
• Do you have an inactive lifestyle?

The more "Yes" answers you have, the more important it is for you to see your doctor.