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How to Buy Peripheral Artery Disease Exercise Equipment Online
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a condition affecting millions of Americans. Understandably, there are a lot of different products out there to help treat symptoms, manage the disease, and assist with lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and smoking cessation. And we’re lucky to have so much available to us through the Internet - thousands of products, devices, and services are available at the click of a button!
Patient Spotlight Series: Shirley
In October 2022, Shirley started to feel pain in her left leg when she walked more than a few kilometers. Expecting to find out about an injury that would require physiotherapy, she was surprised when her doctor asked her to take off her shoe and sock to feel the pulse in her foot. Her doctor booked her a vascular ultrasound appointment, and Shirley was diagnosed with moderate PAD.
Vascular Health Innovation Summit to Explore Precision Medicine Approaches for Improved Patient Experience
The upcoming Vascular Health Innovation Summit is set to explore the revolutionary potential of precision medicine. The primary aim is to enhance the patient experience, especially in the crucial juncture between risk identification, treatment, and outcomes. The summit will delve deep into the burgeoning fields of data-derived phenotyping, artificial intelligence, and various omics.
Patient Spotlight Series: Jason
In March 2023, at 44 years old, Jason started having calf and thigh pain. Within days, his toes became cold, his toenails turned purple, and his foot was pale. He went to the ER, where he received an ultrasound on his veins, leading to the discovery of a large clot. When Jason asked how this kind of clot could have formed, his surgeon guessed that Jason probably tore his popliteal artery years prior, thinking he had just pulled a muscle.
August Patient Community Newsletter
You may not know it, but for a week every August, communities across the country celebrate a big source of quality, accessible care: Community Health Centers! August 6 - 12, 2023 is National Health Center Week: a chance to think about how you and your loved ones benefit from health centers (or can benefit more, if you aren’t familiar with them).
Patient Partner Spotlight: Genice
I am Genice, and this is my journey with PVD, or Peripheral Vascular Disease. I live in Mississippi. My search for a healthy life has been challenging, time-consuming, and sometimes very informative.
We need a patient-centered approach to patient care and research – now.
The New York Times published an important article today, “They Lost Their Legs. Doctors and Health Care Giants Profited,” highlighting the need for careful attention to the patient experience in the treatment of peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD.
July Patient Community Newsletter
This July, we want to take time to mark National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the Office of Minority Health, the lack of access to quality care that burdens minorities does not stop with physical health. It affects mental health resources as well. We invite you to think about this issue throughout the month and to take steps towards improving your mental health and looking out for the people in your life. Not everyone has access to the resources they need, but being a good friend, family member, or neighbor can still make a difference in your community.
Thank you to our CLTI Working Group Patient Partners
From the desk of our CEO, Isabel Bjork: I am in awe of the phenomenal patients and caregivers who joined the Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures on June 8th in San Francisco.
June Patient Community Newsletter
June 10th was Family Health and Fitness Day - a chance to celebrate the benefits of enjoying sports, outdoor activities, and exercise with your loved ones. Check out this month’s patient community newsletter to learn more!
Vascular Health for the LGBTQ+ Community
Communicating with healthcare professionals can be difficult for anyone, but for queer/trans people, it can be even more challenging to navigate how to come out to our healthcare team. Many LGBTQ+ people have stories about awkward interactions in healthcare, from lesbians reassuring doctors that they’re definitely not getting pregnant, to gay dads having to explain the connection to their children. No matter how you choose to discuss your identity with your physicians, here are a few concerns to bring up with your providers regarding your vascular health.
May Patient Community Newsletter
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and for this Patient Community Newsletter, we’re going to help spread awareness about this all-too-common vascular event. Knowing is half the battle, and we encourage you and your loved ones to learn about what a stroke is, what it looks like, and what to do if it happens.
April Patient Community Newsletter
April is National Minority Health Month, and for this Patient Community Newsletter, we’re going to highlight the importance of vascular health for those populations that are often underrepresented in health research and care initiatives.
March Patient Newsletter
March is Blood Clot Awareness Month, which is a chance for everyone to learn more about and assess their risk of blood clots. One of the best things you can do to lower your risk for blood clots is staying active, so this month we’re focusing on the importance of exercise for vascular health.
It Takes A Village, or an Online Facebook Community
Our patient Partner and Vascular Cures’ board member, Steve Hamburger, founded a Facebook Community PAD support group that has grown to over 400+ members. Reflecting on the past few months, Steve shares the following about his journey as a moderator and administrator of this online community.
New Face at Vascular Cures: Meet Chiamaka Uzoma
Chiamaka Uzoma is a medical student who volunteers with Vascular Cures. She is passionate about vascular health equity and shares her story about witnessing health disparities in Nigeria and finding her calling in vascular surgery.
Vascular Surgery FAQ from Dr. Bryan Tillman
Dr. Bryan Tillman answers frequently asked questions about vascular surgery
From the Winter 22 Newsletter: Meet Kim
In September, Kim Campbell represented Vascular Cures at the African American Male Wellness Walk in Atlanta. Kim has made it her goal to share information about peripheral artery disease: this is her way of honoring her mother, Gertrude.