Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Awareness

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About Course

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common condition where fatty deposits in the arteries restrict blood supply to the leg muscles. This course explains the symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of PAD, and the warning signs of critical limb ischaemia that need immediate medical help, based on NHS information.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This is general health awareness training based on published NHS information. It does not diagnose or treat any condition and is not a substitute for advice from a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or NHS 111. In an emergency, call 999.

What Will You Learn?

  • Explain what PAD is and how it relates to other cardiovascular disease
  • Recognise intermittent claudication and other signs of PAD
  • Know the main risk factors, especially smoking and diabetes
  • Recognise the warning signs of critical limb ischaemia and act quickly

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What PAD is and its symptoms
  • Risk factors and diagnosis
  • Treatment and critical limb ischaemia

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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