Vascular Disease
Vascular Disease, also commonly known as peripheral vascular disease, refers to diseases of blood vessels outside the heart and brain. Vascular disease can include many different afflictions to the heart including but not limited to:
About 62 million US adults have one or more forms of vascular disease and one person in five suffers from some form of vascular disease.
It is possible to reduce your risk of vascular disease - by eliminating the risk factors you can control, and managing the risk factors you cannot control.
Living a healthier lifestyle can help to prevent vascular disease. This includes the following:
- eliminating all tobacco products
- adhering to a heart-healthy diet
- following an appropriate exercise program
St. John’s Mercy Heart Hospital of St. Louis , MO is devoted exclusively to heart and vascular care. We have a very experienced and talented team of vascular surgeons at St. John’s Mercy Heart Hospital. Our team of cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and other medical professionals provide advanced treatment options and technologies in a state-of-the-art healing environment.
For more information about the St. John’s Mercy Heart Hospital, please call 1-866-78-HEART.
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