Several Coalition partners conduct screenings for P.A.D. during September, P.A.D. Awareness Month, and throughout the year. Many of these screenings are free, but space is limited. For a screening, most sites perform the ankle-brachial index (ABI), a simple test that compares the blood pressure in your ankles with the blood pressure in your arms.
Check below for screening sites near you:
Legs for Life Screening Program, coordinated by the Society of Interventional Radiology, launches its annual screening program each fall. You can also locate year-round screening sites on SIR’s Web site; click on “vascular screening” to find a center near you.
Society for Vascular Surgery National Screening Program
Spirit of Women’s Hospital Network. Many hospitals in the Spirit of Women’s network offer vascular screenings. Click here to find a hospital near you.
If you are unable to find a screening site near you, print out Lifesaving Tips about P.A.D. (PDF) and bring this information to your personal physician. He or she can help you assess your risk for P.A.D.