The Critical Role of the Cardiovascular Team in PAD Recognition and Diagnosis: A Call to Action

This video outlines the critical role of the cardiovascular team in peripheral artery disease (PAD) recognition and diagnosis. Involving multidisciplinary CV team members including nurses, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, and physicians will lead to improved outcomes and reduced disparities for patients with PAD. The video highlights the ankle-brachial index test as a simple and widely available detection tool that CV team members can use in the diagnosis of PAD.

A companion manuscript has been endorsed by the following societies, and will be posted once it is published:

• American Associations of Colleges of Pharmacy
• American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Team Section
• Anticoagulation Forum
• Society for Vascular Medicine
• Society for Vascular Nursing

IDEA Initiative

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) Initiative was established to address systemic racism and the resulting health disparities. Through this Initiative, the AC Forum will work to increase awareness and promote diversity in our leadership, membership, and programming.

Our initiatives include a webinar series, educational tools and resources, as well as scholarships to our conference and Boot Camp programs.

Learn More About Health Disparities and the IDEA Initiative.

Featured Webinar: Understanding the Social Determinants of Health
Join members of the AC Forum IDEA Initiative as they discuss how an understanding of the social determinants of health can inform how practitioners engage with patients and introduce a new AC Forum Rapid Resource on this important topic.

Managing Anticoagulation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Updated Guidance Published!
Thromboembolic prevention and anticoagulant therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: updated clinical guidance from the anticoagulation forum
May 2022 issue of the Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis

AC Forum will continue to offer guidance on how best to protect your patients and staff while providing anticoagulation management during the current pandemic. Check back often for new updates!

• Should patients taking anticoagulants receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
• AC Forum Published Guidance
• AC Centers of Excellence Resource Center
• Webinars
• Frequently Asked Questions