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The major preventable risk factors for vascular disease are tobacco smoking, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, overweight, insufficient physical activity, high alcohol use and type 2 diabetes. Risk is higher for males than for females and strongly increases with age for both males and females.
Heart, Stroke and Vascular Diseases: Australian Facts 2004 [Australian Institute of Health and Welfare] includes information on risks for vascular disease.
HealthInsite also has specific topic pages linking to information on Arteriosclerosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis [HealthInsite Topic Page] and High Blood Pressure [HealthInsite Topic Page].
Follow the links below to find information about risk factors for vascular disease.
Reviewed January 2009
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DVT and flying - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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The risk of DVT doubles after a long-haul flight. Find out about the symptoms and risk factors for DVT, and how to prevent it.
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Oct 2009
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Fainting
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Better Health Channel
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Fainting is a momentary episode of unconsciousness caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure. Common causes include heat, pain or distress. If you feel faint, lie down and elevate the feet. Fresh air can also help. If you do faint, remain lying down for ten minutes then get up slowly. If a person doesn't recover quickly, always seek urgent medical attention. The collapse could have been triggered by a more serious event such as cerebral haemorrhage (stroke).
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Aug 2009
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Cardiovascular disease
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Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Cardiovascular disease refers to a class of diseases that involve the heart and/or blood vessels (e.g. arteries). It is commonly related to atherosclerosis, a process whereby fatty deposits ("plaques") form in your arteries, causing them to narrow and possibly block completely.
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Jul 2009
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Low blood pressure - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Blood pressure is determined by 3 main factors. Find out what causes low blood pressure and what you can do about it.
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May 2009
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Raynaud's phenomenon
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Better Health Channel
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Raynaud's phenomenon is the short-term interruption of blood flow to the extremities, most often fingers and toes. Other affected areas can include the ears, nose, tongue and nipples. Skin may change in colour as blood supply dwindles. Women under 25 years are most susceptible. In a few cases, Raynaud's phenomenon is a sign of an underlying autoimmune disorder, such as scleroderma.
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Apr 2009
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Leg ache - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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One of the more serious causes of leg pain is intermittent claudication. Find out more about this condition.
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Feb 2009
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Dizzy turns - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Dizziness and giddiness are words used to describe a wide variety of sensations.
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Dec 2008
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura
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Better Health Channel
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a short term inflammation of certain blood vessels. Another name for Henoch-Schonlein purpura is anaphylactoid purpura. Symptoms include a purple spotted skin rash, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The cause is unknown, but HSP tends to develop after an upper respiratory tract infection or a bout of hay fever. Children and adults usually make a full recovery but in extreme cases, the kidneys can be damaged.
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Sep 2008
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Travel tips for seniors
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Better Health Channel
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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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Smoking and heart disease
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Better Health Channel
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Cigarette smoking is a major cause of heart attack, stroke and peripheral arterial disease. Nearly 40 per cent of all people who die from smoking tobacco do so due to heart and blood vessel disease. A smoker's excess risk of heart attack reduces rapidly after only one year of not smoking.
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Sep 2008
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Preventing foot ulcers
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Australian Prescriber
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Foot ulceration is an unfortunate complication of a number of chronic diseases, especially diabetes mellitus. Patients with peripheral neuropathy, foot deformity or peripheral vascular disease have an increased risk of developing foot ulcers.
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Aug 2008
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Subarachnoid haemorrhage
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Better Health Channel
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A subarachnoid haemorrhage is a bleed usually associated with aneurysms or other weakened blood vessels of the brain. It can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Causes include a cerebral aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation (AVM) or trauma such as a blow to the head.
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Mar 2008
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Vascular Health
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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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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Blood pressure (low) - hypotension
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Better Health Channel
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Hypotension, or low blood pressure, means that the pressure of blood as it circulates around the body is lower than normal or lower than expected. Hypotension is only a problem if it has a negative impact on the body. Symptoms may include light-headedness, dizziness, weakness, blurred vision. fatigue and fainting.
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Nov 2007
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Aneurysm
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Better Health Channel
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An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, such as an artery. Aneurysms most commonly develop along the aorta (the body's main blood vessel) and in blood vessels of the brain. If an aneurysm ruptures, death can occur in minutes.
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Nov 2007
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Deep vein thrombosis
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Better Health Channel
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A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in the veins of the leg. A pulmonary embolism is a life threatening complication. Long distance flights may contribute to the risk of DVT or 'economy class syndrome'. Other risk factors for DVT include coronary heart disease, being overweight or obese, cigarette smoking, pregnancy, taking a high dose combined oral contraceptive pill, family history of DVT or recent surgery or injury.
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Nov 2007
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Deep vein thrombosis - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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The condition known as deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the leg.
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Aug 2007
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Thrombolysis for cerebral vein and dural sinus thrombosis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Blood drains from the brain into the cerebral veins and then into the cerebral venous sinuses. If a clot forms in one of these blood vessels, it can cause headaches, seizures, loss of consciousness and other neurological symptoms. Clot dissolving treatm...
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Jan 2004
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