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DVT Risk Assessment Tool
New! Find out what your risk is for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). This quick risk calculator was developed by the Venous Disease Coalition. Visit www.venousdiseasecoalition.org today and see if you are at risk for DVT/PE.

Online Patient Support Group Community
VDF's new Inspire network is an online community designed to be a safe place for you to discuss your health with like-minded men and women. Topics will include the following: abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), Buerger's disease, carotid artery disease, congenital vascular malformation (CVM), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), lymphedema, peripheral artery disease (PAD), portal hypertension, Raynaud's disease, thrombophilia, varicose veins and vasculitis. Visit vdf.inspire.com

Call for Nominations
The Venous Disease Coalition is now accepting nominations for the Venous Disease Research Awards. Visit www.VenousDiseaseCoalition.org for information. The deadline for submissions is June 25, 2010. Send e-mail to ellen.cohig@vdf.org

The P.A.D. Coalition is now accepting nominations for the Stay in Circulation Community Service Awards. Visit www.PADCoalition.org for information. The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2010.

The US AGAINST ATHERO
Artery Explorer is hitting the streets again this year to continue to increase awareness of atherosclerosis. To learn if the tour will be in your neighborhood, visit www.usagainstathero.com

Social Media
VDF now has interactive pages on Facebook, Twitter and You Tube! Visit us online at and stay in touch: Facebook: VDFMan Twitter: Follow us at: http://twitter.com/vdf Watch us on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/VascularDiseaseFdn