Prevention of Vascular Disease

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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Title:   Heart Foundation
Publisher:   National Heart Foundation of Australia
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.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Cardiovascular disease
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The term cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to diseases of the heart and blood vessels. It is the leading cause of death in Australia.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Heparins for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis - safety issues
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Heparins are commonly used to prevent venous thromboembolism. Although they are effective anticoagulants, heparins have a high risk of adverse effects if used inappropriately.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Travel tips for seniors
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
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).
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Vascular Health
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about vascular health and vascular diseases, including prevention, risk factors, treatment, support services and statistics.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Transcatheter Occlusion (PLAATO) System (update)
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   ASERNIP-S has performed an updated prioritising summary on the Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Transcatheter Occlusion (PLAATO) System.
Date:   Jun 2006
Title:   Fish oil
Publisher:   Healthy Eating Club
Description:   Fish oil for weight loss, metabolic syndrome, heart disease and blood fats
Date:   Mar 2006
Title:   The polypill: friend or foe? (Editorial)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Discusses the controversy surrounding the proposed 'polypill' for cardiovascular disease.
Date:   Aug 2005
Title:   Travellers with special needs - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
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.
Date:   Oct 2004
Title:   Warfarin: balancing the benefits and harms
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
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.
Date:   Aug 2004
Title:   The assessment and management of cardiovascular risk
Publisher:   New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
Description:   The purpose of this guideline is to provide an evidence-based summary of effective practice in the assessment and management of cardiovascular risk.
Date:   Dec 2003
Title:   Australia's health 2000
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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.
Date:   Oct 2001
Title:   National health priority areas - cardiovascular health 1998: a report on heart, stroke and vascular diseases
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare,Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
Description:   This report updates data and trends. It overviews current activity in cardiovascular health and proposes a framework for future collaborative action between all stakeholders.
Date:   Oct 2001
Title:   Australia's health 1998
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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.
Date:   Oct 2001
Title:   Looking after your legs
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Advice on how to avoid congestion in your legs, with practical tips to help prevent potential circulatory problems.
Date:   Sep 2001
Title:   Managing warfarin therapy in the community
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Warfarin is used in rat poison, but in small doses it is a useful medicine. It helps to prevent blood clots.
Date:   Aug 2001
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