Dr Mark Bratby, Medical Director and a Consultant Interventional Radiologist at Veincentre has put together a list of tips and mindful changes that those impacted can follow to ease symptoms, while protecting long-term vein health.
Standing for extended periods was instead found to increase the risk of circulatory problems—such as blood pooling in the legs—which could lead to varicose veins. If left untreated, varicose veins can lead to bleeding, ulcers or other complications, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Vascular disease is a critical health issue affecting millions of Americans, but it disproportionately impacts Black communities due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and systemic factors.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) represents the third major manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis (the build-up of plaque on artery walls). It is a leading cause of lower limb amputation and has a significant impact on mortality.
Often mistaken as just another sign of aging or being out of shape, PAD quietly limits life’s simplest activities—walking, climbing stairs, even standing comfortably.