Prairie Doc® Perspective: Peripheral artery screening: A lifesaving check-up for your circulation

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.

Many people are unaware of a common and serious…