September is PAD Awareness Month
By increasing PAD awareness nationally, the CVC hopes to improve access to PAD screening and treatments,
Racial Disparities In Vascular Care
African Americans are up to four times more likely to have an amputation than white Americans.
Mind the Gap White Paper
The CVC released a white paper on the value of PAD screening among at-risk populations.
Saving Life and Limb
Approximately 18 million Americans are living with PAD, which affects older Americans and is a leading cause of amputation.
Quality Care
Interventional treatment for PAD can prevent amputations and save lives.
Take Action
Ask Congress to stop harmful Medicare cuts before they go into effect.NEWS UPDATES
The Hill: Congress: Eliminate disparities in health care... READ MORE
CardioVascular Coalition Urges Congress to Support Limb Loss Prevention During Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month... READ MORE
ProPublica: Black Diabetics Lose Limbs at Triple the Rate of Others. Here’s How Health Care Leaders Are Starting to Act.... READ MORE
Men’s Health: Rather Than Amputate Limbs, This Black Diabetes Doctor Helps Save Them... READ MORE
