Vascular Health Matters: Recognizing and Preventing Vascular Diseases

Vascular diseases, a group of conditions affecting the blood vessels, are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. They often progress silently, striking without warning and leaving devastating consequences. In this article, we will delve into the world of vascular diseases, exploring their types, risk factors, symptoms, and most importantly, prevention and treatment strategies. National Vascular Day is celebrated on August 6th with the motive to create awareness about vascular health. The theme is “Amputation-Free India, Amputation-Free World.” The key message is that prevention and timely intervention of peripheral arterial disease can prevent many amputations. Vascular diseases include peripheral arterial disease (PAD) such as acute limb ischemia, chronic limb ischemia, varicose veins, deep venous thrombosis (DVT), vascular malformations, carotid artery stenosis, aortic aneurysm/dissections, non-healing ulcers, diabetic foot, and its complications. Identifying these vascul