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Vascular Disease – Fact or Fiction

Gregory Domer, MD
Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon Gregory Domer, MD

Vascular disease is any disease of the circulatory system, including your arteries and veins. People with vascular disease may have no symptoms, or can experience symptoms. Symptoms vary by type of vascular disease and may include: leg pain, swelling, difficulty walking, changes in skin color and dizziness. Learn the facts about vascular disease on this episode of the Hurley in the Morning radio show featuring vascular and endovascular surgeon, Gregory Domer, MD. Conditions such as abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease, and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are discussed.

Risk factors for vascular disease include: age, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. Dr. Domer reviews prevention of vascular disease, lifestyle modifications, diagnosis and treatment options. He shares tips on managing and living with vascular disease. Managing vascular disease may help to prevent strokes, pulmonary embolisms, and limb loss.