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Even if you already have vascular disease, you may be able to reduce the severity of your condition by modifying your lifestyle, for example by improving your diet and not smoking. It is important that you seek appropriate medical advice to help manage your condition and follow this advice closely.
HealthInsite also has specific topic pages linking to information on Arteriosclerosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis [HealthInsite Topic Page and High Blood Pressure [HealthInsite Topic Page].
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Leg ache
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myDr
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| Description: |
Many people are bothered by painful aching legs. One of the more serious causes of leg pain is intermittent claudication. Find out more about this condition.
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| Date: |
May 2006
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| Title: |
Looking after your legs
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
Advice on how to avoid congestion in your legs, with practical tips to help prevent potential circulatory problems.
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| Date: |
Sep 2001
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| Title: |
Heart disease when you're fit and healthy
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Some people are lean, active and healthy and yet they still suffer from heart disease. Cholesterol levels that are normal for most people may be too high for others. While we can't change genetic factors, researchers are trying to understand why people react differently to the same situations.
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Dec 2008
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Menopause and weight gain
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Women at menopause often experience weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. This is often due to declining oestrogen levels, age-related loss of muscle tissue, and lifestyle factors such as diet and lack of exercise.
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Oct 2007
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| Title: |
Coronary artery surgery
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Coronary artery surgery can help relieve angina symptoms and help prevent heart attacks. Read about the procedure and what you can expect if you are scheduled to have it.
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| Date: |
Jul 2006
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| Title: |
Stroke prevention for high risk groups
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Certain conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can substantially increase a person's risk of stroke. Methods of reducing the risk include medications, surgery and lifestyle changes.
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| Date: |
Feb 2008
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| Title: |
Fats in the bloodstream
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
There are two main types of fats in the blood: cholesterol and triglycerides. Too much of either type can cause problems.
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| Date: |
Feb 2003
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| Title: |
High cholesterol in children
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Certain eating patterns and genetic factors can cause high cholesterol levels in children.
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| Date: |
Jan 2006
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| Title: |
Lowering cholesterol
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
Lowering the person's cholesterol will lower their risk of heart disease.
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| Date: |
Oct 2008
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| Title: |
How to treat hypercholesterolaemia
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
Elevated LDL cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and is the major target of therapy to prevent coronary events.
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| Date: |
Oct 2008
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| Title: |
Vitamin E for intermittent claudication
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| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Intermittent claudication is a cramping pain, brought on by exercise and relieved by rest, that is caused by an inadequate blood flow to the calf and leg muscles. It is a symptom of atherosclerosis, a disease where fatty deposits build up in the arterie...
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| Date: |
Nov 1997
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| Title: |
Deep vein thrombosis
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in the veins of the leg. A pulmonary embolism is a life threatening complication. Long distance flights may contribute to the risk of DVT, in a condition commonly known as 'economy class syndrome'.
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| Date: |
Nov 2007
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| Title: |
Deep vein thrombosis and air travel
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| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
There is community concern that air travel may increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This page explains what DVT is, and provides a set of guidelines for the safety and comfort of air travellers.
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| Date: |
Nov 2003
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| Title: |
Home versus in-patient treatment for deep vein thrombosis
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| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow through a vein, generally in the legs. This can happen after surgery, trauma, or when a person is immobile. Clots can dislodge and block blood flow to the lungs, which can be fatal. H...
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| Date: |
Nov 2007
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| Title: |
Prophylaxis for venous thromboembolic disease in pregnancy and the early postnatal period
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| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Some women are at risk of forming blood clots in a deep vein (DVT - deep vein thrombosis) around pregnancy or after a caesarean. If part of the clot breaks off and lodges in a vessel in the lungs, it can be life-threatening. Preventive treatments includ...
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| Date: |
Jan 2002
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| Title: |
DVT and air travel
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
One health problem associated with flying is the risk of blood clots forming in the leg veins.
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| Date: |
May 2002
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| Title: |
Thrombolytic agents for arterial and venous thromboses in neonates
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| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Major blood clots are infrequent, but serious complications that can occur in neonatal intensive care. Most often, blood clots are related to catheters (thin tubes inserted into the body), especially those inserted into the torso, for instance umbilical...
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Nov 2004
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