Vascular Disease is a term that includes those disorders impacting the body's circulatory system. The circulatory system is the network of veins and arteries that carries blood throughout the body, both to and from the heart. When a blood vessel is healthy and working properly, blood flows freely. Vascular diseases create blockages in the circulatory system, cause clotting and diminish blood flow throughout the body. When blood flow is compromised, the body does not function as well. Blood contains oxygen, which the body needs to survive.
Common vascular diseases include:
You can reduce your risk for developing vascular disease in several ways: