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UNDERSTANDING
VASCULAR DISEASE
PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE
DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
CHRONIC WOUNDS
Vascular disease describes a variety of conditions that affect your blood vessels including your arteries and veins. Vascular disease can lead to heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, hard-to-heal wounds and kidney disease.
Let’s take a closer look at three of the most common types of vascular disease.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a life-threatening condition caused by the narrowing of your arteries to your legs. Fatty buildup, called plaque, clings to your artery walls, restricting the amount of blood �ow to your legs.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in veins deep in your body – most commonly in your legs.
Chronic wounds – considered a global epidemic – are openings in your skin that won't heal.
They can be caused by diabetes, poor circulation, trauma, prolonged or excessive pressure, burns or extreme temperature exposure and other pre-existing medical conditions.
Sources:http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_padhtm, http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_pad.htmhttp://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dvt/data.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2810192/
8.5 MILLION Americans are affected by PAD with 20% being 65 and older.
40% of people with PAD experience NO SYMPTOMS or leg pain.
• Painful cramping or aching when walking that goes away at rest
• Color changes of the skin on your legs and feet
WHO IS AT RISK FOR PAD?• People who smoke
• Men
• People with diabetes
RECOGNIZE THE SYMPTOMS OF PAD
WAYS TO PREVENT DVT
• Shiny skin or loss of hair on your leg
• Weak or no pulse in your legs or feet
• Sores on your toes, feet or legs that won’t heal
• People with high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol
• Family history of PAD, vascular and/or heart disease
• Exercise your feet for healthy circulation. Move your foot up and down to contract the calf muscle.
• Get up and walk every one to two hours to keep your blood circulating.
• Redness or warmth around the wound
• Wound hasn't healed after 4 to 6 weeks
SIGNS OF INFECTION
TRY THESE SIMPLE STEPS TO CARE FOR YOUR WOUND
Infection is the enemy of a healing wound. It can spread from your wound to the bone and throughout your body. Call your provider immediately if you notice:
• Green or yellow drainage
• Odor
• Swelling
Smoking increases your risk of PAD 2 – 6x
Up to 30% of people will die from venous thromboembolism within one month of diagnosis.
50% of people with DVT will have long-term complications.
900,000 men and women are affected by DVT every year in the U.S.
Recognize symptoms of DVT
• Leg swelling
• Pain in the leg
Many people have no symptoms of a DVT. The danger? If a blood clot in your
leg breaks off, it may travel through your heart and into your lungs. This is called a
pulmonary embolism (PE) and can be fatal if not treated immediately.
Who is at risk for DVT?• Pregnant women
• Women who are on birth control or hormone therapy
• People with a history of DVT or PE
• People with a past injury to a vein
• People who are inactive or have been on bed rest
• Redness and warmth of the skin
6.5million people in the U.S. are affected by chronic,
hard-to-heal wounds
Wash yourhands
Wash thewound
Examinethe wound
Dress the wound with clean and
fresh supplies
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LOWER YOUR RISK
Eat a healthy diet
Start moving
Reduce stress
Lower your cholesterol
levels
Stop smoking
Maintain a healthy weight
Recognize the sneaky symptoms of PAD Many people don’t have symptoms or mistake their symptoms for something else.