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Resource Guide for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MD

En Español (Spanish Version)
American Heart Association
Address:

American Heart Association National Center

7272 Greenville Avenue

Dallas, TX 75231

Phone:

1-800-AHA-USA-1 (1-800-242-8721)

Internet address:

http://www.americanheart.org

Description of services provided:

AHA provides information about peripheral artery disease, clinical trials, lifestyle changes, and local affiliates.

Society of Interventional Radiology
Address:

10201 Lee Highway, Suite 500

Fairfax, VA 22030

Phone:

1-800-488-7284

Internet address:

http://www.sirweb.org/

Description of services provided

The Society of Interventional Radiology provides general information about PAD, screening guidelines, clinical trials, and self-testing. Their website also offers information about the “Legs for Life” PAD screening program.

Vascular Disease Foundation
Address:

1075 S. Yukon, Suite 320

Lakewood, CO 80226

Phone:

303-989-0500

1-866-723-4636 (US toll free)

Internet address:

http://www.vdf.org

Description of services provided:

This site provides a glossary, FAQs, and a physician finder sponsored through the American Association of Vascular Surgeons.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
National Address:

222 Queen Street, Suite 1402

Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9

Phone:

(613)569-4361

Internet Address:

http://www.heartandstroke.com/

Description of services provided:

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada provides educational materials about heart attack, stroke, and other heart conditions. The national voluntary health agency’s mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Last reviewed October 2012 by Brian Randall

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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