How Does Vascular Disease Affect Health? 
Vascular (or blood-vessel) diseases are leading causes of death in the U.S. and much of the industrialized world.  When blood vessels become blocked by plaque, blood flow to vital organs is reduced, starving them for oxygen and other nutrients.  The loss of circulation caused by this "hardening of the arteries" ­- also known as atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis ­- can lead to heart disease, stroke and memory loss.  It can also prevent sores from healing and lead to gangrene in feet and legs. These conditions are more common in diabetics and smokers, and much of the time they are the result of lifestyle choices (diet, lack of exercise, high stress).

If you have chest pain or leg pain on walking, shortness of breath, painful or discolored feet, transient loss of vision or failing memory, see a physician!  Any unexplained or persistent symptoms which affect your heart, head or limbs should be explored for circulatory blockage.

For further information or to make an appointment, call 856-424-8222. Drs. Magaziner and Greenberg can answer your questions on their Health Hotline every Tuesday between 5 and 6 p.m. EST at 856-424-0707.