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Did you know that 70% of Americans are unaware of the most common vascular disease, peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is also the leading cause of amputations?

PAD, in which leg arteries become narrowed, reducing or cutting off blood flow, contributes to 400 amputations a day in the U.S. Through the Get a Pulse on PAD campaign, we encourage people to know your Three for PAD: diabetes, high blood pressure, and the use of to***co products.

Association of Black Cardiologists SCAI - The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions Society of Interventional Radiology Society for Vascular Surgery joined together to form the PAD Pulse Alliance, urging people to Get a Pulse on PAD.

Visit PADPULSE.org for resources to kick off the conversation with your doctor.

Exercises that build strength can benefit the heart more than aerobic activities, such as walking and cycling, according to recent research.

Strength training tied to better heart health than aerobic Training with weights has a greater effect on reducing heart risks than running or cycling, according to recent research presented at a conference.

When was the last time you got your heart checked? This , learn the risk factors and symptoms & schedule your annual exam with your doc! Learn more: valvediseaseday.org.

Even though it impacts millions of Americans, many know very little about heart , which causes 25,000 deaths annually. Watch this short video to learn more:

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