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Inside:Making the Impossible Possible for No-Option PatientsBlockage in SFA(Thigh)Paddy's Post 2021April Vol IVRestoredBlood FlowAtherectomy deviceClearing plaqueDr. Ernesto Rodriguera (R.I.P. COVID-19)with his patient still walking 1 year laterBECAUSE EVERYBODY DESERVES A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFEOnly Collateral Vessels Present

Can Water Improve Claudication & Walking Distance? Paddy's Post 2021page 2April, Vol. IVExcerpt fromher new book:Page 71Water: Are You Drinking Enough?

Paddy's Post 2021Cont'd Making the Impossible Possible for No-Option Patients From page 1page 3April, Vol. IVMaking the Impossible PossibleBlockage in SFARestoredBlood FlowAtherectomy Device Clearing PlaqueDr. Ernesto Rodriguera with hispatient still walking 1 year laterBlockage beginsHereCatheter

page 4 Paddy's Post 2021April, Vol IVI've Got Covid, Now what?My Covid StorySupplementsVitamin D3: 1,000–3,000 IU/day (Ask if K2 Mk7 is ok with medication)Vitamin C: 500–1,000 mg twice a day Quercetin: 250 mg/day Zinc: 30–40 mg/day Melatonin: 6 mg before bedtime Blood TestsSalvador "Sal"DixieFoot StoolBuild Your ImmunityComplete Blood Count (CBC): High or low can indicate infections, anemia, diseases Vitamin D: Associated with increased risk of respiratory infections. Get regular checks.B vitamins (folate, B6/ B12) : Impacts the body's ability to fight infections.A1c: Unmanaged levels can weaken the immune system. of the immune system, or blood disorders.

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Paddy's Post 2021page 6April Vol. IVWhat You Say Docs Must KnowWhat is it that yourdoctors are missing or don’t getabout PAD?”“Treat me sooner with surgical intervention using advanced endovascular techniques so I can maintainmy walking with less pain”(Cont'd on page 7)

Paddy's Post 2021What You Say Docs Must Knowpage 7April, Vol. IV

New Research on Immune System's Role in CLTI Paddy's Post 2021page 8April, Vol. IVVascular SpotlightDr. Kevin SoutherlandNew Technology To Monitor the Body's Use of Restored Blood Flow

Paddy's Post 2021page 9April, Vol IVAdvocating for Early DiagnosisWhat do these symptoms indicate?Hip, Thigh, Calf PainPainful Leg CrampsNon-Healing Foot SoresLeg Numbness/WeaknessCold Leg/Foot Skin Discoloration

Call: (415) 320-7138Email: kym@TheWayToMyHeart.org Paddy's Post 2021April, Vol. IVwww.thewaytomyheart.org/get-support-nowJoin our Support Groups!Chat with friends who have PAD!Chat with vetted Vascular Specialists!Learn new diagnosis & treatment options!Find a virtual walking buddy! Get community support for lifestylemodifications!Learn about research opportunities!Get help finding a doctor!Get critical questions to ask your doctor!Get support preparing for appointments!Have an advocate with you during appointments!Get help understanding diagnosis & treatment options!Get real-time lifestyle modification compliance supportafter appointments!Get A Free Advocate!www.facebook.com/VascularDiseaseSupport/groupsVisit us online:Or Contact Us Directly: SCAN QR CODE(Use Phone Camera) BECAUSE EVERYBODY DESERVES A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFETO:Get PADdy's Postmailed to you!Send Address To: Kym@TheWayToMyHeart.org