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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in the deep veins in the legs. These clots can break loose and travel to the lungs, causing a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism (PE). A woman’s risk of DVT varies with hormonal exposure. Because these risk factors are unique to women, the Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Venous Disease Coalition (VDC), is committed to educating women about their gender-specific risks.

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Two New Public Service Announcements Educate the Public on Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment for Peripheral Artery Disease. The new PSAs can be found on VDF's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/VascularDiseaseFdn

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Robert Greenberg brings extensive executive and management experience to the 13-year-old non-profit.

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Exceptional contributions to venous disease and peripheral arterial disease research awards recognized at Vascular Disease Foundation Annual Meeting.

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2011 Vascular Disease Foundation award winners announced at annual meeting.

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Free online resources provide peripheral arterial disease education and support.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) is pleased to announce that Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be the keynote speaker at its annual meeting, “Current Issues in Vascular Disease” September 14-15 in McLean, VA.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) is proud to offer live online chats with a medical professional for its patients. Join us for our next chat on Tuesday, July 12 at 4pm EST with Dr. Marjorie King.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) is seeking nominations for the 2011 President’s Awards, to recognize those individuals who have made a difference in the lives of those living with vascular disease or have assisted the Foundation in accomplishing its mission in various categories. The deadline for nominations is Monday, July 27, 2011.

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Vascular Disease Foundation’s P.A.D. Coalition want to help educate women and their families about an often times silent cardiovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) that effects approximately nine million Americans over the age of 50. Learn how to get the free "Guide to P.A.D." DVD featuring Peggy Fleming.

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Dr. Robert McLafferty was elected president of the Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) board of directors. He will continue to lead efforts to increase awareness of vascular disease which affects over 40 million Americans.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) is seeking nominations for research awards through its Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and Venous Disease Coalitions. The deadline is fast approaching on April 30th

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The Vascular Disease Foundation is seeking patient ambassador applications from the general public and health care providers to help raise awareness of vascular disease at the local level.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) is seeking nominations for research awards that recognize the important research relevant to the understanding and/or treatment of arterial and venous diseases.

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Each year between 100,000-180,000 Americans die as the result of pulmonary embolism or PE. PE is a complication from deep vein thrombosis or blood clots in the lungs. Every year, more people die from preventable blood clots than from breast cancer, AIDS and traffic accidents combined.

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Approximately nine million Americans over the age of 50 are living with a disease that affects their legs and raises their risk of having a heart attack. The P.A.D. Coalition is urging Americans to listen to their legs and be alert to the signs of peripheral arterial disease, or P.A.D.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation’s (VDF) is proud to offer live online chats with a medical professional for its patients the second Tuesday of the month at 4pm EST. The next chat is on Tuesday, 2/8 with Dr. Donna Mendes.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2011 Julius H. Jacobson II Award for Physician Excellence. The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 11. Visit http://www.vdf.org/links/jacobsonaward.php for more information.

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Adults with diabetes are at high risk for having a common and dangerous vascular condition called peripheral arterial disease.

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The Venous Disease Coalition is proud to announce the launch of a new toolkit that provides some of the key concepts about venous thromboembolism (VTE) and anticoagulant management. It may be accessed online at www.venousdiseasecoalition.org/vte-toolkit.

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The Venous Disease Coalition (VDC) presented the Coalition’s second annual VDC Research Awards at the Coalition's Annual Meeting in Alexandria, VA. The Best Research Award to honor the work of the top three research papers on venous disease published in 2009.

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The Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) Coalition presented the Coalition’s second annual Best P.A.D. Research Awards to the top three research papers on P.A.D. published in 2009. The Best P.A.D. Research Awards honor the work of investigators and acknowledge the creation of new clinical research relevant to the understanding and/or treatment of peripheral arterial disease.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation presented its annual awards at its 7th Annual meeting last night in Alexandria, VA. The awards presented included the Julius H. Jacobson Award and the President's awards for Inspiration, Vision, Leadership and Partnership.

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The P.A.D. Coalition has launched a multimedia workbook on managing peripheral arterial disease for P.A.D. awareness month to help patients live better with their disease.

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Approximately 9 million Americans have peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.), a common and dangerous vascular disease that can lead to heart attack, stroke, amputation and death. The P.A.D. Coalition and Society for Vascular Nursing Urge Americans to learn more about free screenings offered during September’s P.A.D. Awareness Month.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation is proud to announce its newest National Corporate Round Table member, SIGVARIS, an internationally active medical device group.

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A free resource for health professionals to learn how to implement an appropriate and safe supervised exercise program for patients with P.A.D.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) received a $1 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to promote the health of women who suffer from, or are in danger of suffering from, venous thromboembolism (VTE).

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The Venous Disease Coalition (VDC) presented the Coalition’s first annual Venous Disease Research Awards to the three leading research studies of venous disease at the Vascular Disease Foundation’s 2009 Awards Dinner in Washington, DC.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) presented its annual awards at the organization’s sixth annual meeting in Washington, DC. The awards honor the work of citizens, health care providers, organizations, researchers and companies that have enhancing the understanding and/or treatment of peripheral vascular diseases.

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African Americans have a significantly higher risk of developing potentially deadly DVT and PE compared with other ethnic populations in the U.S. The Office of Minority Health urges “Know Your Risk and Help Prevent Blood Clots.”

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The P.A.D. Coalition has launched a petition drive to urge President Obama and Congress to increase access to evidence-based health care for individuals with P.A.D. P.A.D. – or clogged arteries of the legs – can lead to heart attack, stroke, amputation and death. To sign the petition, go to www.padcoalition.org/petition.

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Tune in for the Vascular Disease Foundation's "Ask the Doctor" chat as Dr. Peter Sheehan answers general questions about diabetes and vascular disease live online! Join us on Tuesday, July 7 at 4pm EST.

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The Venous Disease Coalition Announces Call for Nominations for Venous Disease Research Awards which recognize important research relevant to the understanding and/or treatment of venous disease.

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Acting Surgeon General Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson, MD, MPH hosts an audio Healthcast on the risk factors and triggering events for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots.

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Tune in for the Vascular Disease Foundation's "Ask the Doctor" chat as Dr. Vasquez answers general questions about venous disease live online! Join us on Tuesday, March 3 at 4pm EST.

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Vascular Disease Foundation is currently seeking nominations for the 2009 Julius H. Jacobson II Award for Physician Excellence. The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 30, 2009.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2009 Julius H. Jacobson II Award for Physician Excellence.

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Dr. William R. Hiatt has been awarded the 2008 Julius H. Jacobson II Award for Physician Excellence by the Vascular Disease Foundation.

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Members of the Venous Disease Coalition (VDC) and the Office of the Surgeon General will come together to urge immediate action to fight deadly blood clots known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on Sept. 15 at 9 a.m. at the VDC Annual Meeting in Washington D.C.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) is hosting the first annual "Keeping in Circulation: Focus on Vascular Disease", a one-day educational conference geared towards patients and family members who want current information about vascular disease.

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VDC Launches New Campaign to Provide Public and Health Education Materials about Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2008 Julius H. Jacobson II Award for Physician Excellence. The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 7, 2007. For information and an application visit, www.vdf.org.

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P.A.D. Education Network program aims to improve the early detection and treatment of peripheral arterial disease, a red flag for future heart attack and stroke.

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The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) is proud to welcome Cook Medical in joining the foundation as a National Industry Advocate in support of VDF's mission to reduce death and disability from vascular disease.

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A newly formed Venous Disease Coalition (VDC) has been created to promote the urgent need to make venous thromboembolism or "VTE" a major U.S. public health priority. VTE is the 3rd most common vascular disease after heart disease and stroke. It is a potentially life-threatening, yet treatable and largely preventable disorder.

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The Senate unanimously passed a resolution to promote awareness about peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.), a common cardiovascular disease that affects as many as 12 million Americans. Recent research shows that one in five patients with P.A.D. will have a heart attack or stroke, be hospitalized or die due to cardiovascular complications within one year.

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Bard Peripheral Vascular has renewed its membership in the Vascular Disease Foundation National Corporate Advisory Board for the next 3 years, which was supported through a donation from the C. R. Bard Foundation, Inc.

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Richard H. Carmona 17th U.S. Surgeon General Joins Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) Board of Directors to offer leadership and guidance to VDF in its ongoing efforts to provide the public and health professionals with important information about the prevention of vascular disease.

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Dr. Jay Coffman, former professor of medicine at Boston Medical Center has been posthumously awarded the 2006 Julius H. Jacobson II Award for Physician Excellence by the Vascular Disease Foundation.