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P.A.D. Clinician Toolkit Available:

In cooperation with the P.A.D. Coalition, the American Heart Association has produced a P.A.D. Clinician Toolkit to help health professionals integrate the new intersocietal P.A.D. guidelines into practice. This kit includes a condensed, easy-to-read reference on the new P.A.D. guidelines, an instructional DVD on conducting the ankle-brachial index (ABI) test, and patient education materials. Click here to order a free copy.

P.A.D. Wall Chart Available for Medical Offices:

The American College of Cardiology in cooperation with the P.A.D. Coalition has produced a laminated wall chart for medical offices. Targeted to patients, this wall chart (24” x 19”) features graphics of the vascular system and reviews P.A.D. risk factors, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment. Single and bulk copies can be ordered by using the following order form.

To order a wall chart and other clinical practice tools, please visit our online store.

Patient Education Resources Available from Member Organizations

PCNA Forms: Practical Information for your Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Clinic- Medical Evaluation Forms, Assessment Tools, and Educational Material: Contains PDF templates of clinical forms and patient handouts that can be used in CVD risk reduction practice.  These forms may be personalized with patient and clinic/provider information and can be integrated into a patient’s medical record.  This tool includes patient assessment forms, contracts, flow charts, follow-up plans & tools, patient-education materials, and a list of online resources.  Forms are available (free of charge) online at www.pcna.net.  Click here for a sample form or, view the Table of Contents. 

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