P.A.D, Heavy Legs, Tired Legs come with Heart attack warning
More
than 30% of people who experience continual Heavy and tired legs experience a
Heart attack within 5 years”
If
you experience a continual felling of heaviness in the lower limbs it can be a
sign of heart complications.
The health of the legs is
directly related to functioning of the heart. The circulatory system can signal
problems when legs constantly feel heavy.
PAD (peripheral artery
disease) is a very serious condition; clogged arteries in the legs create
dangerous complications for cardiovascular system, some experience stroke or
heart failure.
Heavy or tired legs
should be addressed immediately. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is commonly
undiagnosed, often doctors do not check for clogged arteries in the lower limbs
until the heart has been adversely affected.
Younger people are
experiencing heart failure; those in their 40’s have seen a sharp rise in
cardiovascular complications over the last 10 years. If you are over 50 and
have heavy or tired legs it may be clogged leg arteries called P.A.D
As
the legs go, so does the heart
Over 35 million in the
United States have PAD
If you are over 50, PAD
or heavy legs pain can be related to heart failure
Having heavy legs or
tired legs results in a heart attack for 1 out of 5
Over time the arteries in
the lower limbs become clogged by plaque, this affects the circulation to the
heart.
The heaviness in the legs
may be the only warning sign before heart troubles manifest.
Dr. Milton Reed an artery
specialist has revealed that the heavy leg in pain is a strong indication of
heart failure.
85% of those who
experienced a heart attack related to heavy legs could have avoided it, had they
acted in time. source AMCD
The only alternative for
those with PAD is surgery to clean the arteries and repair the veins. It is painful and
expensive. Surgery can cost between $7000
to $30,000 dollars.
There is some good news,
there is a European diet created specifically to clear plaque in the arteries.
It has been reported to help thousands in 10 countries. It is the only diet
specifically created to address PAD, tired and heaviness in legs without
surgery. It is used by thousands every
year who want to avoid surgery. See below
