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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 relating to risk factors for vascular disease.
Reviewed September 2007
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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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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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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. 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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Hypotension - low blood pressure
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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.
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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, in a condition commonly known as economy class syndrome'.
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Oct 2007
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Deep vein thrombosis
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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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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. Frequent fainting spells should be medically investigated to check for underlying disorders.
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Jul 2007
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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.
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Mar 2007
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Travel tips for seniors
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Better Health Channel
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All travellers should plan carefully to ensure their health and safety while away. However, older people have a few extra concerns, such as ensuring that pre-existing medical conditions are well managed.
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Sep 2006
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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. Smoking kills more than 19,000 Australians a year or more than 50 Australians each day. Nearly 40 per cent of all people who die from smoking tobacco do so due to heart and blood vessel disease.
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Sep 2006
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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. It is thought to be triggered by a malfunction of the immune system. Symptoms include a purple spotted skin rash, abdominal pain and diarrhoea.
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Aug 2006
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DVT: what you need to know about DVT and air travel
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myDr
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Publicity following 2 deaths due to pulmonary embolism after long-haul air travel in 2000 has sparked a public debate about the issue of DVT and air travel.
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Aug 2006
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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. Women under the age of 25 years are most susceptible to the condition. In around five per cent of cases, Raynaud's phenomenon is symptomatic of an underlying autoimmune disorder, such as scleroderma.
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Jul 2006
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Cholesterol and your arteries
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myDr
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Three diagrams show you how a build-up of cholesterol can cause your arteries to become blocked.
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Jul 2006
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Low blood pressure
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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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Jul 2006
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Leg ache
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myDr
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Many people are bothered by painful aching legs. One of the more serious causes of leg pain is intermittent claudication. Find out more about this condition.
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May 2006
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Dizzy turns
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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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Aug 2005
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Deep vein thrombosis and air travel
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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There is community concern that air travel may increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This page explains what DVT is, and provides a set of guidelines for the safety and comfort of air travellers.
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Nov 2003
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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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Oct 2003
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