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Patient Engagement & Why It Matters
This is the first in a series of blogposts on Patient Engagement in Research. What is Patient Engagement? “Patient engagement” is a phrase you may hear a lot. Everyone seems to talk about this, from providers to advocacy groups. But what exactly is patient engagement?...
Let’s Take a New Approach to Health Equity Through Vascular Health, Says Duke University School of Medicine
The Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development and TotalCME, Inc., in collaboration with the Society for Vascular Medicine and Vascular Cures, has published an accredited, microlearning educational program that profiles...
Vascular Innovation Spotlight: WIRION | Reducing Revascularization Risk
Written by Kymberlie McNicholas, Founder of The Way to My Heart “If there is an atherectomy procedure being done with a lesion in a high-risk area, a filter is something that could be considered.” explains Ryan Egeland, MD, Chief Medical Office for Cardiovascular...
Vascular Hero – Katelyn Jackson
Katelyn has been with Vascular Cures for the past five years and is currently serving as our Director of Operations and Marketing. She was drawn to the role because of her Factor V Leiden diagnosis and family history of vascular disease. Katelyn has been a vital part...
Vascular Hero – Morgan
Morgan is a motivational and vocal advocate for vascular disease awareness, based on her experiences with a complex vascular malformation called Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS). She was born with little muscle development in her left leg, and has spent the last few...
Paid Opportunity for Patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) is the most severe form of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Patients should have a say in decisions made about their health. We want to engage patients as partners in design of research. This project aims to...
Vascular Innovation Spotlight: Limb-Saving Toe and Flow Model, Office-Based Labs | Part III
Written by Kymberlie McNicholas, Founder of The Way to My Heart “The success of this model is more about availability and close communication between practices and the providers,” explains Vascular Institute’s Vascular...
Mental Health – Why it Matters in Vascular Disease
Vascular disease is a complex issue. Most patients recognize how vascular disease affects our physical health. It’s also important to note that vascular disease can affect mental health. Yet, there is little discussion on mental health as an aspect of...
Vascular Innovation Spotlight: Pedal Acceleration Time (PAT) | New Predictor of Limb Salvage
Written by Kymberlie McNicholas, Founder of The Way to My Heart “Passion, drive, and a desire to make a difference in patients’ lives is what drives me to discover new ways to help save life & limb,” explains Registered Vascular Technologist Jill Sommerset. As...
Dr. Andrea Obi Receives K08 Career Development Award
2019 Wylie Scholar, Andrea Obi MD, University of Michigan, received a NHLBI K08 Career Development Award for her project “Myeloid TLR4 epigenetic regulation and signaling in accelerating venous thrombus resolution." This parallels her Wylie project that seeks to...