As one of the largest organ systems, the vascular system is like a network of highways, with vessels (veins, arteries, and capillaries) delivering oxygen and moving blood to every part of the body. Vascular conditions can slow circulation and impact the way the body functions.
Signs and symptoms of vascular disease (such as pain or swelling in the legs, arms, and feet) can go unnoticed or unrecognized and cause serious or life-threatening complications if left untreated including:
Through the Highway to Health campaign, learn how to protect yourself or your loved ones from common vascular diseases by knowing the signs and risk factors.
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Learn the best ways to maximize vascular health at every age, look for the early warning signs of common vascular conditions, and ask why a vascular surgeon is right for you!
The SVS Strong Vessel Score offers patients a way to share information with their doctor about risk factors and family history to help benchmark risk levels and start a conversation about their vascular health.
This toolkit includes information about the Highway to Health campaign for you to use on your personal social media channels, in the external and internal speaking engagements you have, and share with staff, executives, colleagues, and peers.
Developed by SVS, the Highway to Health campaign aims to educate and raise awareness about the symptoms and risk factors associated with vascular disease as most underestimate their risk, leaving them vulnerable to serious health consequences including heart attack, stroke, amputation, and even death. We urge people to get checked out when in doubt and ask their doctor if seeing a vascular surgeon is right for them.
SVS seeks to advance excellence and innovation in vascular health through education, advocacy, research, and public awareness. The organization was founded in 1946 and currently has a membership of more than 6,300. SVS membership is recognized in the vascular community as a mark of professional achievement.
