Five Ways Baby Boomers Keep Good Vascular Health August 31, 2007
- Baby boomers need to understand how to maintain a healthy
vascular system as they become seniors. By 2015, the U.S. Census
reports an expected 87 million people aged 55 and older, up from
67 million in 2005. Since vascular disease primarily affects
seniors; the number of cases of vascular disease are expected to
rise dramatically. “When blood flow is restricted, vascular
diseases like carotid artery disease can lead to stroke;
peripheral arterial disease can lead to problems walking and in
the most advanced cases, foot ulcers, gangrene and possible
amputation; and abdominal aortic aneurysm can result in death
from rupture if not treated early. SVS members are vascular
surgeons who want people approaching senior status to know to
take care of their vascular health,” said Dr. K. Wayne Johnston,
president, Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). Dr. Johnston says
these are five of the most important things people can do to
take care of their vascular