Many patients believe that taking a statin medication fully protects them from vascular disease. While statins play an important role in lowering cholesterol, they do not eliminate all vascular risk. High blood pressure, diabetes, family history, and age-related vessel changes can still contribute to vascular disease—even when cholesterol levels appear controlled. Understanding the limits of statins is an important step toward a more complete, preventive approach to vascular health.

For patients living with kidney disease, dialysis is often a life-saving treatment. What many people do not realize is that dialysis access is one of the most important parts of successful dialysis care. Proper vascular access allows dialysis to work safely and effectively, while poor access can lead to complications, hospital visits, and treatment delays.

Maintaining healthy circulation starts with small, simple habits. Daily walking, lowering salt, staying hydrated, and avoiding long periods of sitting can protect your arteries and veins and lower your risk of vascular disease. If you’re noticing leg pain, swelling, or slow-healing wounds, early evaluation is important. The team at Bergen Vascular Institute is here to help you stay active, informed, and in control of your vascular health.

Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease is a serious form of peripheral artery disease that blocks blood flow to your pelvis and legs. Caused by plaque buildup in the aorta and iliac arteries, it can lead to leg pain, coldness, or wounds that won’t heal. The Education Team at Bergen Vascular Institute explains how early diagnosis and advanced, minimally invasive treatments can restore healthy circulation and prevent serious complications.

An aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a tear develops in the inner layer of the aorta, allowing blood to flow between the layers of the vessel wall. This can cause severe pain, reduced blood flow to vital organs, and even rupture if left untreated. In this blog, the Education Team at Bergen Vascular Institute explains how aortic dissections form, what causes them, and why early diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment are essential for saving lives and improving outcomes.