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    Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act | SCAI - 7 month(s) ago

    SCAI strongly supports the Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act (H.R. 2631), introduced by Reps. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-N.J.), Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.). The ARC Act seeks to reduce the number of avoidable amputations suffered by peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients. We, as clinicians, believe this legislation is an important step in working towards efforts to prevent unnecessary amputations in the United States, an issue that disproportionately impacts communities of

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      SCAI supports the Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act to require health insurance plans to cover preventative screenings for high-risk individuals so that #PAD can be caught and treated early before it leads to amputation. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/ayvl4x01AB #PADAwareness https://t.co/KTk5shoHCa

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    Home Page | SCAI - Seconds Count - 7 month(s) ago

    The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has published a list of five tests and procedures that should be avoided and the reasons why. Some good ways to find a doctor and hospital is by getting recommendations from family, friends, your doctors, your local hospital, or internet search tools. Bring questions to your next appointment to talk to your doctor about recommended cardiovascular tests and procedures. Take control of your and your family’s healthcare needs by learning

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      Did you know that https://t.co/9uuGRPaeZL provides “Questions for Your Doctor” sheets to help guide patients on questions relating to their conditions, including #PAD? Share these resources with your patients today ➡️ https://t.co/tyhhVWPyPC #PADAwarness https://t.co/gesvI8FSsO

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    Are You at Risk? - 8 month(s) ago

    In one way or another, heart disease affects all Americans, as it’s the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a “man’s disease,” around the same number of women and men die each year of heart disease in the United States.

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      Some patients, especially those from minority communities, have an increased risk of developing #PAD. Educate your patients on risk factors for PAD and encourage them to take an active role in learning about and reducing their risk factors ➡️ https://t.co/Fu3Ps7uHiM #PADAwareness https://t.co/OWQ9urau2T

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    Protecting Your PAD Patients and Program—A Conversation With Corazon and SCAI | SCAI - 8 month(s) ago

    September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month. PAD is a circulatory condition affecting an estimated 8.5 million in the U.S. and is often underdiagnosed. With early detection, screening, and appropriate indications, interventional cardiologists can treat this condition through Peripheral Vascular Intervention (PVI). Peer Review is one way to ensure patient care and safety for PVI. Safeguarding the patients involves impartial evaluation by experienced professionals, proper training/credential

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      This Thursday—join us for a conversation with Corazon and SCAI on protecting your #PAD patients and program through #PVI peer review. Register now ➡️ https://t.co/NFrFdiJ3Lh https://t.co/cApOxZH5KZ

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    Protecting Your PAD Patients and Program—A Conversation With Corazon and SCAI | SCAI - 8 month(s) ago

    September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month. PAD is a circulatory condition affecting an estimated 8.5 million in the U.S. and is often underdiagnosed. With early detection, screening, and appropriate indications, interventional cardiologists can treat this condition through Peripheral Vascular Intervention (PVI). Peer Review is one way to ensure patient care and safety for PVI. Safeguarding the patients involves impartial evaluation by experienced professionals, proper training/credential

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      Join us on September 21 for a discussion on protecting your #PAD patients and program including important takeaways by @CardioBox in response to the @nytimes article, “Profiting From Risky Atherectomies That Can Lead to Amputations”. Register today ➡️ https://t.co/ATlCsHbN6U https://t.co/du9PFTMKZW

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    Peripheral Artery Disease - 8 month(s) ago

    Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) inside the arteries that carry blood from the heart to other body parts.

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      Did you know that #PAD disproportionally affects over 200,000 Americans from minority communities who suffer avoidable amputations every year? Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/L0T1P96wv5 #PADAwareness https://t.co/gChgQU7aPY

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