Prairie Doc® Perspective: Peripheral artery screening: A lifesaving check-up for your circulation
Adam Ladwig, Ph.d., Dpt And Jed Droge, Dpt
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Body
While you’ve likely had your blood pressure checked in your arm countless times, you may have never had it measured in your leg. Yet, this simple and often overlooked screening can be critical for detecting restricted blood flow. If left untreated, inadequate blood flow could lead to serious complications including limb loss, disability or even death.