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Circulation conditions
Your body’s circulation system is responsible for sending blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout your body. Poor circulation is not a condition in itself, but results from other health issues. The most common of these conditions include obesity, diabetes, heart conditions and arterial issues.
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Preventing deep vein thrombosis
Evidently CochraneCompression stockings help to prevent deep vein thrombosis (blood clots and swelling) after surgery. You can choose to wear thigh or knee length stockings. -
Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure?
OHRIThis patient decision aid helps people who have had a mild (or moderate) stroke or one or more TIAs in the past 6 months and narrowing in your carotid artery decide on whether or not to have a carotid artery procedure by comparing the benefits, risks, and side effects of both options. -
Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure?
OHRIThis patient decision aid helps people who have had a mild (or moderate) stroke or one or more TIAs in the past 6 months and narrowing in your carotid artery decide on whether or not to have a carotid artery procedure by comparing the benefits, risks, and side effects of both options. -
Supervised exercise therapy versus home-based exercise therapy versus walking advice for intermittent claudication.
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Varicose Veins: Should I Have a Surgical Procedure?
OHRIThis patient decision aid helps people with varicose veins decide on whether or not to have a surgical procedure by comparing the benefits, risks, and side effects of both options. It also includes alternative options like home care. -
Varicose Veins: Should I Have a Surgical Procedure?
OHRIThis patient decision aid helps people with varicose veins decide on whether or not to have a surgical procedure by comparing the benefits, risks, and side effects of both options. It also includes alternative options like home care. -
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test?
OHRIThis patient decision aid helps people without symptoms or a diagnosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm decide on whether or not to get a screening test by comparing the benefits, risks, and side effects of both options. -
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test?
OHRIThis patient decision aid helps people without symptoms or a diagnosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm decide on whether or not to get a screening test by comparing the benefits, risks, and side effects of both options. -
Screening for carotid artery stenosis final recommendation fact sheet
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)Carotid artery stenosis is more common among older men and can lead to a stroke. Healthy adults without symptoms do not need to be screened for carotid artery stenosis. -
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Subintimal angioplasty for lower limb arterial chronic total occlusions.
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
UpToDate - patient informationVenous thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein, usually in the legs. The clot blocks blood flow and can cause swelling and pain. Details about risk factors, symptoms, treatment and prevention in this resource. -
Immediate versus delayed treatment for recently symptomatic carotid artery stenosis.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2016) -
Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2016) -
Home-based supervised exercise may prove an effective, alternative treatment for leg and muscle pain among people living with peripheral arterial disease
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine (2015) -
Oral direct thrombin inhibitors or oral factor Xa inhibitors for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2015) -
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
Health Link B.C.Ultrasounds can find abdominal aortic aneurysms. All men aged 65-75 should get screened, as well as men under 65 and women over 65 who are at higher risk. Not all doctors agree with this recommendation. -
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm: Final recommendation fact sheet
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that men aged 65-75 who have ever smoked get screened for abdominal aortic aneurysm. -
Low-molecular weight heparin reduces venous thromboembolism in people with cancer who are undergoing outpatient chemotherapy
Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2014) -
New anticoagulant pills reduce cardiovascular events and do not increase serious bleeding
J Am Geriatr Soc (2014) -
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm using ultrasound can reduce risk of death
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In people with leg pain while walking, clopidogrel reduces cardiovascular outcomes more than aspirin, and exercise increases walking distance
AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Reviews (2013) -
For people with atrial fibrillation, new “blood thinners” (factor Xa inhibitors) reduce strokes and clots more than warfarin
Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2013) -
Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery?
OHRIThis patient decision aid helps individuals with peripheral arterial disease decide on whether to have surgery or try lifestyle changes, exercise, and medicine. It facilitates this process by comparing the benefits, risks, and side effects of both options. -
Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery?
OHRIThis patient decision aid helps individuals with peripheral arterial disease decide on whether to have surgery or try lifestyle changes, exercise, and medicine. It facilitates this process by comparing the benefits, risks, and side effects of both options. -
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Mayo ClinicDeep vein thrombosis can be caused by prolonged bedrest or sitting for long periods of time. Symptoms include leg pain or swelling in the leg. This condition can be very serious since it increases your risk for pulmonary embolism. If you have signs of DVT, see your doctor. -
Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2016) -
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Preventing CVD
Harvard School of Public HealthSimple habits can protect you from heart disease. Do not smoke, maintain a healthy weight, be active, and eat a healthy diet. This resource includes tips to help you follow these habits. -
Self-management support interventions improve patient quality of life and reduce use of hospital care for patients with long-term respiratory and cardiovascular conditions
Health Services and Delivery Research (2014) -
Peripheral artery disease and diabetes
American Heart AssociationPeople with diabetes are at higher risk for peripheral artery disease which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Help prevent peripheral artery disease: manage your blood glucose levels and exercise regularly. -
Understand your risk for PAD
American Heart AssociationLower your risk of peripheral artery disease by quitting smoking, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight. Have your cholesterol and blood pressure levels checked regularly. This resource includes links to tools and tips to help you lower your risk. -
Long plane flight? Try compression socks to relieve circulation problems
Are compression stockings a good travel investment for long plane flights? Find out what the research evidence says. -
New blood thinners prove to be safe and effective option for most
New types of blood thinners are effective at preventing blood clots and are safe for most older adults.
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