health. Walking can be particularly valuable for many people, including some patients with peripheral artery disease when performed as part of an appropriate treatment plan.
Smoking cessation is especially important because tobacco damages blood vessels and substantially increases cardiovascular and peripheral artery disease risk.
Managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes can also reduce the risk of vascular complications.
Nutrition and Vascular Health
A balanced dietary pattern can support cardiovascular health without relying on unusually large doses of individual vitamins.
A generally nutritious eating pattern may emphasize vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fish and other appropriate protein sources, while






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