A Word from Dr. Thomas Gianis, Vascular Surgeon at Medical Vein Clinic :
“September is National Vascular Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about conditions that often go unnoticed and unchecked until it’s too late. Vascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in America, yet more than half of U.S. adults don’t realize how serious it is.”
Guys, let’s cut through the noise. While you’re focused on your jobs, weekend games, and keeping up with life’s demands, there’s a silent threat that is targeting you specifically.
Men develop large-artery vascular disease at significantly higher rates than women. Yet paradoxically, we are also the ones least likely to walk through a doctor’s door until something goes seriously wrong. This deadly combination isn’t just statistics on a page; every 34 seconds someone dies from cardiovascular disease in the US and it’s the leading cause of death in our country. That’s 2,500 lives lost every day: fathers, brothers, sons, colleagues–people who thought they had time.
The Awareness Gap Is Getting Worse, Not Better
By 2022, nearly 50% of U.S. adults were living with some form of cardiovascular disease, and most had no idea. Almost half the country is walking around with a ticking time bomb in their chests, yet they’re planning vacations, starting businesses, and making long-term commitments as if everything’s fine.
And, then, there’s this: 1 in 6 adults have high blood pressure and don’t know it. High blood pressure, the “silent killer”, can be destroying your arteries, damaging your heart, setting you up for stroke or heart attack, all while you feel perfectly normal. Among young adults and women, these numbers are even worse, but men face the double jeopardy of higher risk and lower awareness.
Why Men Are Caught in the Perfect Storm
Here’s the brutal truth about male psychology and vascular health: We’re wired to ignore warning signs. That chest tightness during your morning run? “Just out of shape.” Shortness of breath climbing stairs? “Need to hit the gym more.” Leg cramping during your weekend hike? “Getting old.”
By the time symptoms force us into an emergency room, we’re often looking at major interventions: open-heart surgery, stents, medications for life, or worse. The window for simple, minimally invasive prevention has slammed shut.
Your Wake-Up Call Starts Now
At Medical Vein Clinic, we see the consequences of waiting every day. We also see the incredible difference early detection makes. Our state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment can identify vascular problems years before they become symptomatic. Our minimally invasive treatments can address issues before they require major surgery or create permanent damage.
This isn’t fear-mongering; it’s a numbers game and gambling with your health if you don’t take proactive steps. Every day you postpone that vascular screening is another day you’re gambling with odds that aren’t in your favor. Every “I’ll get to it next month” is another month closer to a preventable crisis.
Take Action Today
This September, schedule that screening you’ve been putting off. Ask the hard questions about your family history. Stop assuming that feeling “fine” means you are fine.
Your family needs you healthy. Your business needs you sharp.
Your future self needs you to make the smart choice today.
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If you’re experiencing leg swelling, aching, or visible veins, don’t wait for the problem to get worse. Schedule your consultation with Medical Vein Clinic today and take the first step toward better health. Call today 210-622-8000.