In the News

New Disease Content
Now available on the Vascular Disease Foundation's Web site, www.vdf.org. Learn about Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS) and Vasculitis.

February is National Heart Month
Start a walking program and keep your heart healthy. Download a free walking brochure on our Web site at www.vdf.org or call 888.VDF.4INFO to receive your free brochure by mail.

March is DVT Awareness Month
Learn the warning signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) at www.vdf.org or call us to receive your free copy of our Focus on Blood Clots brochure. Check our Web site for more information at www.vdf.org

PAD Atlas
Developed in partnership with the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), the PAD Atlas is a database that maps by zip code PAD prevalence down to the street level. Researchers, patient advocacy groups, legislators and allied-health professionals can use the PAD Atlas to identify the prevalence of PAD at the national, state and local levels to direct educational resources where they are needed most. To access the PAD Atlas, visit www.mappad.org

DVT Risk Assessment Tool
NEW! Find out what your risk is for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. 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.

Online Patient Support Group
NEW! Online Patient Support Group Community – Welcome to VDF's new Inspire network, an online community designed to be a safe place for you to discuss your health with likeminded men and women. Topics will include, abdominal aortic aneurysm, Buerger's disease, carotid artery disease, congenital vascular malformation, deep vein thrombosis, lymphedema, PAD, portal hypertension, raynaud's disease, thrombophilia, varicose veins and vasculitis. Visit vdf.inspire.com