Vascular Health
The vascular system is the body’s network of blood vessels. It
includes the arteries, veins and capillaries that carry blood to
and from the heart. Problems of the vascular system are common
and can be serious. Arteries can become thick and stiff,
a problem called arteriosclerosis. Blood clots can clog vessels
and block blood flow to the heart or brain. Weakened blood
vessels can burst, causing bleeding inside the body.
You are more likely to have vascular disease as you get older.Other factors that make vascular disease more likely include:
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Family history of vascular or heart diseases
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Pregnancy
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Illness or injury
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Long periods of sitting or standing still
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Any condition that affects the heart and blood vessels,
such as diabetes or high cholesterol
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Smoking
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Obesity
Losing weight, eating healthy foods, being active and not
smoking can help vascular disease. Other treatments include
medicines and surgery.
Download a brochure on vascular diseases
http://www.vdf.org/Resources/pamphlets.php