{"id":5340,"date":"2026-07-24T10:26:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T10:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/?p=5340"},"modified":"2026-07-24T11:15:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:15:26","slug":"know-your-vascular-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/about-ciives\/know-your-vascular-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Your &#8216;Vascular Age&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5340\" class=\"elementor elementor-5340\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98a298b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"98a298b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99088fa elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"99088fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1600\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1600\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Table of Contents <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1600\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19bad92 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"19bad92\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88f06c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"88f06c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"max-width:100%; line-height:1.6;\">\r\n    <ul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\">\r\n        <li>\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n                <a href=\"#Know4841\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#SLLE7091'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 1.  Snapshot   <\/a>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n                <a href=\"#Know4842\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#SLLE7092'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 2.  Synopsis <\/a>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n                <a href=\"#Know4843\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#SLLE7092'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 3.  What Is Vascular Age?  <\/a>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n         <li>\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n                <a href=\"#Know4844\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#SLLE7092'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 4.  Why Does Vascular Age Matter?  <\/a>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        \r\n        <li>\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n                <a href=\"#Know4845\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 5.  How Is Vascular Age Measured?<\/a>\r\n                <ul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:15px; margin:0;\">\r\n            <li>\r\n                    <h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#Know4845.1\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 5.1   Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV)<\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                \r\n                <li>\r\n                        <h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n                            <a href=\"#Know4845.2\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 5.2  Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT)<\/a>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                    <li>\r\n                    <h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#Know4845.3\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 5.3  Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)<\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li>\r\n                    <h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#Know4845.4\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 5.4  Know Your Vascular Age: Risk Checklist<\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n\r\n        <li>\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n                <a href=\"#Know4846\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 6.  Can You Improve Your Vascular Age?   <\/a>\r\n            <\/h2>  \r\n        <\/li>\r\n    \r\n        \r\n\r\n        <li>\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n                <a href=\"#Know4847\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 7.    Who Should Consider a Vascular Age Assessment?<\/a>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <\/li>\r\n\r\n       \r\n<li>\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n                <a href=\"#Know4848\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 8.   Take Home Message<\/a>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            \r\n        <\/li>\r\n        \r\n        \r\n        <li>\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:400; margin:10px 0;\">\r\n                <a href=\"#Know4849\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#VVCRFB11'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 9. FAQs <\/a>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <ul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:15px; margin:0;\">\r\n                <li>\r\n                    <h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#Know4849.1\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 9.1  What Are the Signs of Vascular Problems?<\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li>\r\n                    <h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#Know4849.2\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 9.2 How to Reverse Vascular Ageing? <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li>\r\n                    <h3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:400; margin:8px 0;\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#Know4849.3\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:#000;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#90CD4E'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\"> 9.3 Where Can I Get a Vascular Age Assessment in Nagpur? <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                \r\n\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9256498 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9256498\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4841\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Snapshot <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46545db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46545db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"DVTTT1\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What Is Vascular Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An estimate of how healthy your arteries are compared to your actual age, based on arterial health and cardiovascular risk factors.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why It Matters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A higher vascular age may indicate an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and peripheral artery disease, even before symptoms appear.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How It&#8217;s Assessed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using a combination of vascular health tests: such as Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV), Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT), Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI), and cardiovascular risk calculators.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ways to Improve It:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular exercise, a heart-healthy diet, smoking cessation and good control of blood pressure, cholesterol &amp; diabetes support healthier arteries<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f4127f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f4127f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4842\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Synopsis <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37f9176 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37f9176\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your chronological age tells you how many years you&#8217;ve lived, but your vascular age tells you how well your arteries have held up through those years, and the two don&#8217;t always match.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy arteries remain flexible and efficiently carry oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. However, conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking and obesity can cause arteries to become stiffer and age faster than expected.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding vascular age provides valuable insight into your cardiovascular health before symptoms develop. Rather than relying on a single blood test or scan, doctors combine several vascular assessments to identify early changes, estimate future cardiovascular risk and recommend preventive measures.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c20271 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c20271\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4843\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Vascular Age? <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-090deea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"090deea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12927060\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>vascular age<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an estimate of the biological age of your blood vessels. It reflects the condition of your arteries and how well they function compared to what would be expected for someone of your chronological age.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As arteries age faster than expected, they typically become stiffer and less elastic, with reduced ability to expand and contract efficiently with each heartbeat, often well before any symptoms are noticeable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar, smoking, body weight, physical activity and genetics all affect how quickly your arteries age.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-befb29d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"befb29d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4844\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Does Vascular Age Matter?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d484f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d484f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring vascular age helps identify early changes in the arteries. Healthy arteries stretch with each heartbeat, helping maintain steady blood flow and reducing strain on the heart.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When arteries become stiff:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The heart must work harder to pump blood.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure often increases.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood flow to important organs may become less efficient.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risk of heart disease and stroke rises.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circulation to the legs may also be affected, increasing the likelihood of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/peripheral-artery-disease\/what-causes-pad\/\"><b>peripheral artery disease<\/b><\/a><b> (PAD)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because arterial stiffness develops gradually, it often goes unnoticed until significant vascular disease has already developed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ae751f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ae751f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4845\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Is Vascular Age Measured?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94805af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94805af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single test that directly measures vascular age. Instead, healthcare professionals estimate it by combining information from vascular imaging, arterial stiffness measurements, physical examination and traditional cardiovascular risk assessment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several methods are used to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/cardiovascular-medicine\/articles\/10.3389\/fcvm.2023.1278795\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>evaluate vascular health<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6dc16e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6dc16e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4845.1\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f50cf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f50cf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considered the gold standard for measuring arterial stiffness.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measures how quickly the pressure wave from each heartbeat travels through the arteries.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A faster pulse wave indicates increased arterial stiffness, which is associated with accelerated vascular ageing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher PWV is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad275d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad275d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4845.2\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59eb7d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59eb7d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A non-invasive ultrasound that measures the thickness of the carotid artery walls in the neck.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detects early signs of atherosclerosis before symptoms develop.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased artery wall thickness indicates:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accelerated vascular ageing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher cardiovascular risk<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps assess overall vascular health and guide preventive care. <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf0768a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf0768a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4845.3\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e1e082 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e1e082\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compares blood pressure in the ankle and the arm.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A low ABI is associated with reduced blood flow to the legs due to narrowed or blocked arteries.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commonly used to:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen for peripheral artery disease (PAD)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate circulation in the lower limbs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify individuals at higher cardiovascular risk<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b70e0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b70e0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4845.4\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Know Your Vascular Age: Risk Checklist\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc616ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc616ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tick the boxes that apply to you. The more boxes checked, the more important it is to get your vascular age assessed.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am over 40 years of age<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have diabetes or prediabetes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have high blood pressure<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have high cholesterol<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I currently smoke or used to smoke<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am overweight or obese<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have a family history of heart disease, stroke or vascular disease<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have had a heart attack, stroke or peripheral artery disease in the past<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I get little to no regular physical activity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I experience leg pain while walking, cold feet, or slow-healing wounds on my legs or feet<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you checked 3 or more boxes, speak with a vascular specialist to get your carotid intima media assessment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56c6ca4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56c6ca4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4846\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can You Improve Your Vascular Age?  \n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8e6ae4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8e6ae4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While ageing is a natural process, vascular ageing can be slowed by managing risk factors and adopting healthier lifestyle habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some effective ways to support healthier arteries:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exercise regularly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9710390\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>at least 150 minutes<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of moderate exercise each week to improve circulation and keep your arteries flexible.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat healthy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maintain a healthy weight:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A healthy weight reduces strain on your heart and lowers vascular risk.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quit smoking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stopping smoking helps protect your blood vessels and slows arterial ageing.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Control risk factors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes well managed.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep and manage stress:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Good sleep and stress management support healthy blood vessels.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get screened regularly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Routine vascular screening helps detect problems early and supports timely treatment.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0576e4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0576e4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4847\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Should Consider a Vascular Age Assessment?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da877b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da877b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A vascular age assessment is recommended for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults over 40 years of age<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with diabetes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals with high blood pressure<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those with high cholesterol<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current or former smokers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People living with obesity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals with a family history of cardiovascular disease<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients with a previous heart attack, stroke or peripheral artery disease<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone with multiple risk factors<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early evaluation may help identify hidden vascular disease and guide preventive care.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1df3d64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1df3d64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4848\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take Home Message \n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d86b876 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d86b876\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your chronological age tells you how many years you&#8217;ve lived, but your vascular age reflects the health of your arteries. If your vascular age is higher than expected, it suggests an increased risk of heart disease, stroke or peripheral artery disease, even if you feel completely well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vascular ageing is influenced by several modifiable factors, which means early intervention can help protect arterial health and reduce future cardiovascular risk.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have cardiovascular risk factors or are concerned about your vascular health, speaking with a vascular specialist is essential to understand the risk and determine whether further vascular assessment is require<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-175dba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"175dba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4849\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a6da11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"0a6da11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1090\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1090\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What Are the Signs of Vascular Problems? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1090\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6f818d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b6f818d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ba4cd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ba4cd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4849.1\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vascular problems don&#8217;t always announce themselves early, but certain signs are worth paying attention to. These include leg pain while walking that eases with rest, cold or numb feet, non-healing wounds on the lower legs or feet, swollen or discoloured legs and reduced pulses or persistent foot pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symptoms require medical evaluation, especially in people with diabetes, a history of smoking or high blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1091\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1091\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to Reverse Vascular Ageing?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1091\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d23c9f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d23c9f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1091\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2032f9b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2032f9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51483d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51483d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4849.2\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete reversal isn&#8217;t always possible, particularly once significant plaque has built up in the arteries. However, early intervention can slow the progression of vascular ageing and improve arterial function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar consistently remains the most effective way to protect the arteries you still have in good shap<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1092\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1092\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where Can I Get a Vascular Age Assessment in Nagpur?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1092\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a029ecd e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a029ecd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1092\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dad3b8 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0dad3b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a50c7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a50c7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Know4849.3\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get a vascular age assessment at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ciives.in\/old\/\"><b>CIIVES<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, KIMS Kingsway Hospital, Nagpur, where qualified vascular surgeons perform carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) assessment to detect early arterial changes and evaluate vascular health.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on your cardiovascular risk profile, additional vascular tests may be recommended to provide a comprehensive assessment and guide preventive care.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74f35fb e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74f35fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents 1. Snapshot 2. Synopsis 3. What Is Vascular Age? 4. Why Does Vascular Age Matter? 5. How Is Vascular Age Measured? 5.1 Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) 5.2 Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) 5.3 Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) 5.4 Know Your Vascular Age: Risk Checklist 6. Can You Improve Your Vascular Age? 7. Who Should Consider a Vascular Age Assessment? 8. Take Home Message 9. FAQs 9.1 What Are the Signs of Vascular Problems? 9.2 How to Reverse Vascular Ageing? 9.3 Where Can I Get a Vascular Age Assessment in Nagpur? 1. Snapshot 2. Synopsis 3. What Is Vascular Age? 4. Why Does Vascular Age Matter? 5. How Is Vascular Age Measured? 5.1 Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) 5.2 Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) 5.3 Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) 5.4 Know Your Vascular Age: Risk Checklist 6. Can You Improve Your Vascular Age? 7. Who Should Consider a Vascular Age Assessment? 8. Take Home Message 9. FAQs 9.1 What Are the Signs of Vascular Problems? 9.2 How to Reverse Vascular Ageing? 9.3 Where Can I Get a Vascular Age Assessment in Nagpur? Snapshot What Is Vascular Age: An estimate of how healthy your arteries are compared to your actual age, based on arterial health and cardiovascular risk factors. Why It Matters: A higher vascular age may indicate an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and peripheral artery disease, even before symptoms appear. How It&#8217;s Assessed: Using a combination of vascular health tests: such as Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV), Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT), Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI), and cardiovascular risk calculators. Ways to Improve It: Regular exercise, a heart-healthy diet, smoking cessation and good control of blood pressure, cholesterol &amp; diabetes support healthier arteries Synopsis Your chronological age tells you how many years you&#8217;ve lived, but your vascular age tells you how well your arteries have held up through those years, and the two don&#8217;t always match. Healthy arteries remain flexible and efficiently carry oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. However, conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking and obesity can cause arteries to become stiffer and age faster than expected. Understanding vascular age provides valuable insight into your cardiovascular health before symptoms develop. Rather than relying on a single blood test or scan, doctors combine several vascular assessments to identify early changes, estimate future cardiovascular risk and recommend preventive measures. What Is Vascular Age? Your vascular age is an estimate of the biological age of your blood vessels. It reflects the condition of your arteries and how well they function compared to what would be expected for someone of your chronological age. As arteries age faster than expected, they typically become stiffer and less elastic, with reduced ability to expand and contract efficiently with each heartbeat, often well before any symptoms are noticeable. Factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar, smoking, body weight, physical activity and genetics all affect how quickly your arteries age. Why Does Vascular Age Matter? Measuring vascular age helps identify early changes in the arteries. Healthy arteries stretch with each heartbeat, helping maintain steady blood flow and reducing strain on the heart. When arteries become stiff: The heart must work harder to pump blood. Blood pressure often increases. Blood flow to important organs may become less efficient. The risk of heart disease and stroke rises. Circulation to the legs may also be affected, increasing the likelihood of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Because arterial stiffness develops gradually, it often goes unnoticed until significant vascular disease has already developed. How Is Vascular Age Measured? There is no single test that directly measures vascular age. Instead, healthcare professionals estimate it by combining information from vascular imaging, arterial stiffness measurements, physical examination and traditional cardiovascular risk assessment. Several methods are used to evaluate vascular health. Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) Considered the gold standard for measuring arterial stiffness. Measures how quickly the pressure wave from each heartbeat travels through the arteries. A faster pulse wave indicates increased arterial stiffness, which is associated with accelerated vascular ageing. Higher PWV is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) A non-invasive ultrasound that measures the thickness of the carotid artery walls in the neck. Detects early signs of atherosclerosis before symptoms develop. Increased artery wall thickness indicates: Accelerated vascular ageing Higher cardiovascular risk Helps assess overall vascular health and guide preventive care. Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) Compares blood pressure in the ankle and the arm. A low ABI is associated with reduced blood flow to the legs due to narrowed or blocked arteries. Commonly used to: Screen for peripheral artery disease (PAD) Evaluate circulation in the lower limbs Identify individuals at higher cardiovascular risk Know Your Vascular Age: Risk Checklist Tick the boxes that apply to you. The more boxes checked, the more important it is to get your vascular age assessed. I am over 40 years of age I have diabetes or prediabetes I have high blood pressure I have high cholesterol I currently smoke or used to smoke I am overweight or obese I have a family history of heart disease, stroke or vascular disease I have had a heart attack, stroke or peripheral artery disease in the past I get little to no regular physical activity I experience leg pain while walking, cold feet, or slow-healing wounds on my legs or feet If you checked 3 or more boxes, speak with a vascular specialist to get your carotid intima media assessment. Can You Improve Your Vascular Age? While ageing is a natural process, vascular ageing can be slowed by managing risk factors and adopting healthier lifestyle habits. Here are some effective ways to support healthier arteries: Exercise regularly: Get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week to improve circulation and keep your arteries flexible. Eat healthy: Choose a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Maintain a healthy weight: A healthy weight reduces strain on your heart and lowers vascular risk. 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