Arteries
Arteries are the largest vessel and carry blood rich in oxygen from the lungs, away from the heart to the organs and tissues.
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Coronary Artery Disease was the case of 8.8 million deaths worldwide in 2015.
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Scientists are also undertaking research in an area called vascular protection, to explore how risks of further complications can be lowered.
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Veins
Veins return the blood that has been transported by the arteries and capillaries back to the heart.
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4-5
The average human body contains 4-5 litres of blood.
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The entire vascular system is 100,000 km long, enough to wrap itself around the world 2.5 times.
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50%
50% of people diagnosed with peripheral artery disease do not experience any symptoms, but for those who do the most common is leg pain, or cramping.
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Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries restricting blood and oxygen supply to the heart. Plaque may rupture creating a blood clot which can block blood flow and cause a heart attack.
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Peripheral Artery Disease is a common circulatory disease where plaque build-up narrows the peripheral arteries and limits blood flow to the limbs.
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Blood, along with lymphatic fluid, is carried around the body by the vascular system delivering oxygen and other vital nutrients to the organs and tissues.
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1-3%
1-3% of peripheral artery disease patients who experience lower leg pain or cramping, may have to have an amputation. In patients with diabetes, this risk increases to 5%.
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Coronary artery disease can be associated with an increased risk of stroke, should plaque build-up in the blood vessels and block blood flow to the brain.
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Vascular disease is a condition that affects the arteries and veins, restricting the blood flow through the body and resulting in damage to the organs or limbs.
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The vascular system is made up of three types of vessels: arteries, veins and capillaries.
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Cardiovascular disease is a term for conditions that affect the blood vessels, especially those of the heart (coronary arteries).
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Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death worldwide.
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People with cardiovascular disease (CVD) may live up to 7 years less than people without CVD.
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Capillaries
Capillaries are the smallest vessel in the vascular system, and transport blood through the organs and tissues.
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202
Peripheral artery disease is estimated to affect over 202 million people worldwide.
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Peripheral artery disease patients are at higher risk of also having CAD and other vascular diseases. They are at risk of associated complications such as heart attack and stroke should plaque build-up and block blood flow to the heart and/or brain.
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As it is possible that symptoms of coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease may not be present in most people until serious events occur, it is important to ensure you are doing all you can to protect your vascular health.
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