Clogged arteries rarely hurt until it is late. But your body often gives early hints, especially in the legs and feet. This free, printable checklist shows you what to look for in 5 minutes and what to ask your doctor next.
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What’s inside the free PDF
- The 9 warning signs you can check at home, from leg pain when walking to cold feet, slow-healing sores and eyelid patches, with a plain-English note on what each one may mean.
- The 5 numbers to ask your doctor about, including the quick, painless ankle test most people have never heard of.
- A 7-day heart-smart plan: one small, research-backed action per day, with a tick box.
- Questions to bring to your appointment so you leave with real answers.
- The emergency signs that mean you should call 911 instead of waiting.
Why bother checking?
Plaque builds up inside the arteries for years, usually in silence. In the legs it is called peripheral artery disease (PAD), which the CDC estimates affects about 6.5 million Americans aged 40 and older, and many of them do not know it. Spotting the early hints, and knowing your numbers, gives you time to act.
This checklist is for education only. It is not medical advice or a diagnosis, and it never replaces your doctor. Never stop or change a medication on your own.