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The Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) provides materials that educate patients and their families about vascular disease. A free series of patient education booklets and other useful information is available to medical professionals and their patients. These materials can be used as a written reference for teaching your patients. The booklets are designed as an introduction to what peripheral vascular disease is and then more specific to the disease process your patient is experiencing. These may also be used as a reference for staff nurses not familiar with PVD and its treatments. Patient Education Booklets
AAA-Open Surgical Repair
The abdominal aorta serves the entire lower half of the body. Nearly 200,000 people in the U.S. each year are diagnosed with an AAA, which can be deadly without treatment. Learn More
AAA-Endovascular Repair
An endovascular repair of an AAA is a minimally invasive surgical approach. Learn More
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a buildup of cholesterol and fat in the artery and is also known as plaque. Learn More
Carotid Artery Disease
The carotid arteries supply blood to your brain. Up to 3 percent of those older then 65 have carotid artery disease, which increased the risk of stroke. Learn More
Lower Extremity Amputations
Lower extremity amputation is performed to remove ischemic, infected, or necrotic tissue or locally unresectable tumor and may be lifesaving. Learn More
Lower Ext. Arterial Disease (PAD)
If you get leg cramps when you walk, it may be a sign of PAD. Learn more about keeping your legs healthy. Learn More
Venous Disease
Approximately 15 percent of the U.S population is affected by varicose veins, which generally do not pose great health risk. Learn MorePatient Education Information Sheets
Arteriogram
An arteriogram is done to check for arteries that have become narrowed, blocked, or to check for weakening of blood vessel. Learn More
Coumadin
Coumadin® is a medicine that thins your blood in order to prevent clots from forming in your blood vessels. Learn More
Compression Paste Bandage
Compression paste bandages are gauze roll bandages saturated with zinc oxide (with or without calamine lotion) used to improve venous circulation, reduce swelling, and promote healing of wounds. View Here
CT Scan
A Computerized Tomography scan; also called a CT Scan, is a special x-ray that creates multiple pictures of muscle, bone and tissues. Learn More
Tobacco Cessation
Cigarette smoking accelerates the hardening and narrowing of arteries. In smokers, that process starts earlier and blood clots are two to four times more likely. Learn More
Varicose Veins
Up to 40 million Americans have varicose veins. Left untreated, the veins may become worse. Learn More |
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