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| Vascular Disease |
Peripheral vascular disease
(PVD) is a build- up of plaque in the arteries outside your
heart (peripheral arteries) that reduces the flow of blood.
As a result, some parts of your body donít get the oxygen
they need. Frequently, atherosclerosis (a condition in which
fatty material is deposited along the walls of arteries) is
not confined to one artery but may involve arteries in other
areas as well. Some of the more commonly af-fected
peripheral areas are the arteries in the legs, arms, kidneys
and neck. Some patients may have both coronary artery
disease and PVD.
Ten to 12 million people in the U.S. have peripheral vascular
disease (PVD). Only half of those folks have been diagnosed.
There is a five-year 30% mortality rate for people with PVD
due to heart attack and cardiovascular disease.
The focus of the CorVasc vascular specialists consisting of
board certified vascular surgeons and vascular
interventional radiologists is to provide the best possible
individualized patient care.
The CorVasc vascular specialists participate in only the
most promising research in vascular health, completing
numerous clinical treatment evaluations each year. Improving
patient outcomes and quality of life are key factors in our
research.
Vascular disease robs people of their quality of life every
day. It is a progressive systemic condition that, left
untreated, leads to disability and possibly even death. It
is important to know if you are at risk or have one of the
conditions discussed in this brochure. Seeking treatment is
the key to feeling better and being healthier.
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