Vascular Health Equity Academy Educational Resource Library
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- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Blood Clots
- Buerger’s Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Limb-threatening Ischemia
- Congenital Vascular Malformation
- Coronary Artery Disease
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- Folletos en Español
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- Lymphedema
- Neuropathy
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Portal Hypertension
- Prevention
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Raynaud's Disease
- Research Engagement
- Smoking Cessation
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Thromboembolism
We’re the Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming health outcomes and well-being for all through patient-centered research, empowerment, and collaboration in vascular health. Our team of physicians, nurses, public health specialists, caregivers, and patients is excited to bring you the courses, flyers, and other resources that are part of the Vascular Health Equity Academy.
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures’ Patient Partners helped design and review our resources to make sure the information is focused on the patient experience. These resources are designed to help patients better understand their condition and empower them to ask questions and share concerns with their healthcare providers.
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What is Peripheral Neuropathy and How is it Different from Ischemia?
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves that are outside of your brain and spinal cord are damaged. Neuropathy can happen for many reasons, but one of the most common causes is unmanaged Type II Diabetes. In some cases, neuropathy is reversible, but in others, the nerves are permanently damaged. Learn more about peripheral neuropathy in this flyer.
Patient-Led PAD Wellness Support Group
This group is a PAD patient-led group for PAD patients or their caregivers. It is meant to be a support group that shares patient experiences with implementing walking, exercise, lifestyle, and wellness support for all stages of PAD, including surgical intervention when necessary.
Focus on the Ankle-Brachial Index Microlearning
COURSE AVAILABLE! The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a simple, low-cost test for diagnosing peripheral artery disease (PAD). You can get this test in a doctor’s office or lab. Learn more in this microlearning course from the Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures.
Walking and PAD
When you walk, your leg muscles need more oxygen from blood than when sitting or standing. But if you have PAD, the arteries have a hard time delivering this extra oxygen. That’s because they’re narrowed by plaque buildup from…
What is Peripheral Artery Disease?
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that affects millions of people. PAD occurs when there is a buildup of plaque, or fatty deposits, inside your arteries that carry blood to your legs and feet. Many people have…
Prevent Blood Clots in Your Arteries
What is the link between blood clots and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? Peripheral artery disease is a common circulatory problem that occurs when your legs’ arteries (blood vessels that transport blood…
PAD and Smoking
Smoking is a major cause of heart disease, cancer, and lung disease and the leading cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Studies show that smoking half a pack of cigarettes…
PAD and Foot Care
People who have peripheral artery disease (PAD) are more likely to have foot problems. This is because plaque narrows and blocks the arteries, which causes blood flow to slow. As a result, the…
PAD and Diabetes
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common disease that occurs when the arteries in the legs become narrowed or clogged with fatty deposits, or plaque. When leg arteries are clogged…
PAD and Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in the walls of cells in all parts of the body. Your body needs cholesterol to perform important jobs…
PAD and Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood flow within the walls of your arteries (blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart). It is measured in millimeters of mercury, or…
Ankle-Brachial Index
The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a simple, low-cost test for diagnosing peripheral artery disease (PAD). You can get this test in a doctor’s office or lab. The technician will measure…
PAD/CAD Virtual Learning Hub
COURSE AVAILABLE! The PAD/CAD Virtual Learning Hub is an engaging multi-channel online resource dedicated to arming HCPs of all levels of expertise with the knowledge and tools necessary to keep up with the latest advances in the field and improve patient care.
Overview of Chronic Limb-threatening Ischemia
COURSE AVAILABLE! This module provides an overview of Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia, also called CLTI. It breaks down the causes, risk factors, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes.
Beginning Exercise for Vascular Health
COURSE AVAILABLE! This free course explores how to build a workout habit, how to create a walking routine for patients with Peripheral Artery Disease, and alternatives to walking for patients with Peripheral Artery Disease and other conditions. Check it out!
Glossary
This glossary can help you better understand vascular diseases and terminology. Access the glossary to help define any words above.
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- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm 1
- Aortic Dissection 2
- Blood Clots 5
- Buerger’s Disease 1
- Carotid Artery Disease 1
- Cerebrovascular Disease 1
- Chronic Limb-threatening Ischemia 5
- Congenital Vascular Malformation 1
- Coronary Artery Disease 1
- Course 10
- Deep Vein Thrombosis 2
- Diabetes 2
- Exercise 4
- Flyer 20
- Folletos en Español 9
- Health 2
- Healthy Habits 8
- Lymphedema 1
- Neuropathy 1
- Peripheral Artery Disease 15
- Portal Hypertension 1
- Prevention 1
- Pulmonary Embolism 1
- Raynaud's Disease 1
- Research Engagement 3
- Smoking Cessation 3
- Varicose Veins 1
- Venous Thromboembolism 1