Vascular disease
Vascular disease is a class of diseases of the vessels of the circulatory system in the body, including blood vessels – the arteries and veins, and the lymphatic vessels. Vascular disease is a subgroup of cardiovascular disease. Disorders in this vast network of blood and lymph vessels can cause a range of health problems that can sometimes become severe, and fatal. Coronary heart disease for example, is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.
| Vascular disease | |
|---|---|
| Veins and arteries | |
| Specialty | Angiology |
| Types | Peripheral artery disease, Renal artery stenosis |
| Diagnostic method | Venography, Ultrasound |
| Treatment | Quit smoking, Lower cholesterol |
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