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Too many Australians are at higher risk of vascular disease through lifestyle-related behaviours such as physical inactivity and tobacco smoking.
Increased physical activity, better nutrition and stopping smoking are just a few of the things we can do to improve our cardiovascular health.
HealthInsite also has specific topic pages linking to information on Arteriosclerosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis and High Blood Pressure.
Follow the links below to find information about preventing vascular disease.
Reviewed July 2009
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Heart Foundation
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National Heart Foundation of Australia
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| Description: |
The Heart Foundation site includes heart health information for health professionals, schools and the public. Topics include healthy eating, regular exercise, smoking, blood pressure, blood cholesterol and statistics.
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| Date: |
Oct 2009
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Cardiovascular disease
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
The term cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to diseases of the heart and blood vessels. It is the leading cause of death in Australia.
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Oct 2009
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Travel tips for seniors
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Older people should plan any travel carefully. Make sure pre-existing medical conditions are well managed. Organise travel insurance with pre-existing illness cover if needed and take enough of your regular medication to last the entire trip. Coronary heart disease, obesity and sitting still for extended periods of time are known risk factors for the development of blood clots in the veins of the legs or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
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Sep 2008
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| Title: |
Vascular Health
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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| Description: |
Links to information about vascular health and vascular diseases, including prevention, risk factors, treatment, support services and statistics.
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Jan 2008
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| Title: |
Fish oil
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| Publisher: |
Healthy Eating Club
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| Description: |
Fish oil for weight loss, metabolic syndrome, heart disease and blood fats
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| Date: |
Mar 2006
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| Title: |
Travellers with special needs - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Some travellers - such as the elderly, people with diabetes and HIV positive people - may need to take special precautions to ensure a happy and healthy holiday.
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| Date: |
Oct 2004
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| Title: |
Warfarin: balancing the benefits and harms
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
The benefits of warfarin therapy are substantial in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis, and in the primary and secondary prevention of stroke related to non-rheumatic atrial fibrillation. The major risk of warfarin is bleeding, which can cause significant morbidity or mortality.
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| Date: |
Aug 2004
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| Title: |
The assessment and management of cardiovascular risk
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| Publisher: |
New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
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| Description: |
The purpose of this guideline is to provide an evidence-based summary of effective practice in the assessment and management of cardiovascular risk.
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| Date: |
Dec 2003
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| Title: |
Australia's health 2000
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| Publisher: |
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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| Description: |
Extensive report on patterns of health and illness; supply and use of health services, and health services costs and performance in Australia. This reports specifically on the nation's five health priority areas - cancer control, cardiovascular health, injury prevention and control, mental health, and diabetes.
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| Date: |
Oct 2001
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| Title: |
Australia's health 1998
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| Publisher: |
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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| Description: |
Extensive report on patterns of health and illness; supply and use of health services, and health services costs and performance in Australia. This reports specifically on the nation's five health priority areas - cancer control, cardiovascular health, injury prevention and control, mental health, and diabetes.
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| Date: |
Oct 2001
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| Title: |
Looking after your legs
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
Advice on how to avoid congestion in your legs, with practical tips to help prevent potential circulatory problems.
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| Date: |
Sep 2001
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| Title: |
Managing warfarin therapy in the community
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
Warfarin is used in rat poison, but in small doses it is a useful medicine. It helps to prevent blood clots.
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| Date: |
Aug 2001
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