Description
Welcome to the largest Peripheral Artery Disease Support Community in the world and the only one with healthcare professionals and fellow P.A.D. Warriors who work together to guide you towards a better quality of life!
Everyone is invited to:
Share experiences
Ask questions
Learn more about P.A.D.
Find walking buddies nearby
Motivate and get motivated to make new lifestyle choices
Explore comprehensive educational P.A.D. resources that will help you:
Stay on the cutting-edge of what’s new with P.A.D care
Understand all diagnostic and treatment options
Find an advanced skilled P.A.D. specialist
Explore the latest advances in bloodwork
Discover the critical questions to ask your physician for every step in your journey
Learn how to walk effectively to grow a ‘natural bypass’ around blockages
Ask to join any group within the platform you find relevant!
Groups include:
Clinical & Peer Support
PADdy’s Plate: Better Food Choices
Walking Support: Get Into The Flow!
Smoking Cessation Support
Foot & Wound Care Support
Faith-based healing
Natural Approaches To P.A.D.
P.A.D. Life: Everything Except P.A.D.
Shaping the Future of P.A.D.
Clinicians have their own separate group to share knowledge, insight, case studies, and more!
When P.A.D. Warriors join, you also get a P.A.D. Navigator from TheWayToMyHeart.org to help you with every step of your journey. That includes:
Understanding your personal diagnosis and treatment options
Connecting you with the most advanced P.A.D. specialists who are nearest you
Developing a customized set of critical questions to discuss with your doctor
Providing accountability and support for critical lifestyle modifications
And more…
You don't have to tackle Peripheral artery disease (PAD) alone.
We are in this together, every step of the way!
Let’s get started!
When you download the app and sign-up, fill out the intake form completely. Doctors and industry simply type N/A for not applicable sections. Pick a discreet username. Your full name will not be publicly displayed. We ask for your phone number since this is a healthcare platform and we need it in case you ask for additional support or need urgent help. We will not share your personal information without your explicit consent.
This platform is supported by The Way To My Heart, which is a 501(c)(3) non profit that provides comprehensive education, high-touch advocacy, and real-time support to P.A.D. Warriors around the world. Our wellness team has extensive experience traveling the world, watching hundreds of doctors perform thousands of hours of P.A.D. treatment procedures. They continue to sit on the frontlines with physicians globally and attend conferences to learn the most advanced, cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment options available. They, along with their highly vetted physician, clinician, and industry partners, are committed to supporting each and every one of you, as individuals, helping you to live a better quality of life!
By asking to join this group as a member, you agree to the following:
You understand that the information provided is for educational and informational purposes only.
You understand that the information provided in this group is for educational purposes only and you agree that you will consult with your healthcare provider and get their explicit consent to act upon any advice offered here.
You will act respectfully when interacting with our team of experts as well as fellow members.
The information you post in this group IS NOT necessarily private as technology allows people to share information with a quick screenshot (although we discourage it and those who are caught will be removed if they don’t have The Way To My Heart’s explicit consent).
You will NOT share other members’ information or posts outside of this group unless you have The Way To My Heart’s explicit consent.