[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 119 (Thursday, September 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1795-E1796]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE 
                             AWARENESS WEEK

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                               speech of

                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 19, 2006

  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 
982 which offers this Chamber's support for National Peripheral 
Arterial Disease Awareness week.
  This year, National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week occurs 
September 18 through September 22 and gives us a time to reflect on the 
need for the increased education and awareness needed to promote early 
detection and the proper treatment of this disease.
  Peripheral arterial disease, which is a narrowing of the arteries 
that results in reduced blood flow to the limbs, affects between 8 
million and 12 million Americans. Americans suffering from peripheral 
arterial disease find themselves at increased risk for heart attack, 
stroke and lower limb amputation. Unfortunately, most cases of 
peripheral arterial disease are asymptomatic, causing too many 
Americans not to know that they have the condition.
  That is why this resolution and this Chamber's support for National 
Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week are so important. If we can 
shed light on this devastating disease, more Americans will become 
educated about their risk factors and get the early detection and 
treatment to avoid the painful heart attacks, strokes and amputations 
that too often befall our loved ones.
  I encourage my colleagues to join me in supporting this important 
resolution.

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