As the body’s network of blood vessels located outside of the brain and heart, the vascular system includes the arteries, veins, and capillaries. Diseases affecting the vascular system are common but can be serious because the vascular system keeps blood flowing through the body, so every organ and limb gets sufficient oxygen and nutrients they need. Vascular health and cardiovascular health are closely related.
When your vascular system is healthy, you’ll have pain-free limbs and feel vibrant and filled with energy. Preventative vascular care can prevent strokes and heart attacks, especially for patients at risk of cardiovascular issues.
The most common treatments for vascular disease include medications to manage blood pressure and cholesterol levels, ultrasounds for monitoring the condition of the blood vessels, endovascular surgery to remove arterial blockages, and open vascular surgery.
The vascular system in your body is an important part of functioning normally. The vascular system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body and when you’re dealing with vascular disease, it can cause serious complications if not properly dealt with. Your cardiologist can explain all the different types of vascular diseases and how they need to be treated.
There are many different vascular diseases that may affect you and it’s important for your doctor to determine which disease is affecting you so that they can then start the best form of treatment plans.
Vascular diseases can be caused by:
Sometimes, vascular diseases can be caused by unknown issues, having no real cause.
The vascular system is an important part of your body and controls a lot of functions in the body. It’s important that you talk to your doctor about any vein issues you may feel you are experiencing to find out if vascular disease is affecting you.
If you are concerned about Vascular Disease, call The Cardiac and Vascular Interventional Group at (469) 437-3560 to schedule an appointment.
