with 30% to 40% of these patients presenting with leg pain symptoms. The prevalence of Vascular Disease increases with age and the number of vascular risk factors. More importantly, it is a marker of atherosclerotic disease burden, and is associated with increased mortality from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular causes.
Vascular Disease has many different forms and can affect any part of the body. We specialize in treating vascular disease in all parts of the body except the heart. Interventions we perform can improve the quality of life and importantly prevent stroke, amputation, and death.
Cardiovascular disease remains the most common cause of death among women and men in the US and has been for the past 30 years. Women generally have poorer outcomes with heart attacks and stroke likely because they are under-diagnosed and treated less aggressively than men. We at OVVI feel an urgency and commitment to address these pervasive gaps in knowledge and treatment to achieve equity. We can drastically and immediately improve the health and well-being of all women through:
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