Cold Feet in Bed After 60: When to Check for Peripheral Artery Disease (4K)

Cold feet at night do not automatically mean blocked arteries. Learn which patterns deserve medical attention, including one foot staying colder than the other, calf discomfort with walking that eases with rest, nonhealing sores, and foot pain at rest. We explain peripheral artery disease (PAD), risk factors, and why changes in everyday walking matter after 60. This doctor-led health education video also discusses the greater burden of PAD among Black adults without treating race as a diagnosis. If a foot suddenly becomes cold, painful, numb, or weak—especially with a new color change—call 911; do not wait for every symptom. New or persistent foot pain at rest or a nonhealing wound needs prompt medical assessment. This video is educational and cannot diagnose your symptoms. • Cold feet alone do not prove an artery is blocked • One foot staying colder than the other deserves attention, especially with other symptoms • Walking discomfort that eases with rest can be a PAD warning sign • Avoiding longer walks can hide a change in your symptoms • PAD care also includes reducing heart attack and stroke risk • New or persistent foot pain at rest needs prompt assessment • Sudden foot coldness with pain, numbness, weakness, or color change can be an emergency DISCLAIMER: Educational content only. It is not medical diagnosis or personal treatment advice. Talk to your own clinician about your symptoms. Sources: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/peri... American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topic... MedlinePlus: https://medlineplus.gov/peripheralart... Subscribe for clear, evidence-aware health explainers. #ColdFeet #PeripheralArteryDisease #CirculationHealth #SeniorHealth #HeartHealth