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P.A.D. Patient Brochure

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Wellness Team Contact Always here to help you to live a better quality of life Leg Saver Hotline Certified Health Coach Vascular Innovation Expert Kym McNicholas 1 415 320 7138 kym thewaytomyheart org www TheWayToMyHeart org Internal Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr Adriane Hines Leg Saver Hotline Wound Care Certified Nurse Practitioner Kay Smith Also has PAD 1 415 320 7138 Run This Race Walking Coach Podiatrist Dr Stacia Jones Vascular Specialist Smoking Cessation Stress Reduction Performance Coach Susan Davis Certified Nutritionist Sarah Brandow Free Support for friends with Peripheral Artery Disease P A D Get REAL TIME support from The Way To My Heart s wellness team and community By Phone By Text Online We help you enjoy a better quality of life The Way To My Heart is a federal tax exempt 501 c 3 EIN 84 3065768 Im Understand Your Diagnosis Discover Treatment Options Get Help with Diet Exercise Smoking Cessation TheWayToMyHeart org

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Programs What Patients Say Advocacy OMG this doctor is amazing He was able to completely unblock his right leg and said there should never be a reason for him to lose any part of the leg in the future I m only sad we didn t know this before I m angry at his surgeon back home Thank you for giving us hope and connecting us with Dr R You are both gems Thank God for each of you Actual message from a patient s wife to The Way To My Heart Appointment Preparation P A D Education Understand P A D what causes it the diagnostic treatment options and long term management options at www thewaytomyheart org Weekly LIVE Q A s with Doctors and Clinicians Monthly PADdy s Post newsletter Quarterly conferences Walking Exercise Easy daily step tracking via text Virtual walking challenges Earn rewards Real time online group support and tips Customized P A D exercise videos Diet Simple dietary choices Easy food tracking chart Virtual food shopping Real time individual and group support LIVE chef demos All the love support from you has been incredible I couldn t have done this without you Kym the love support has been nothing short of a miracle I had a session with Coach Susan to clear trauma And it really helped me to evaluate my thoughts Hard to do the chair exercises but they are very helpful and I would recommend them Smoking Cessation We aim to give you Reduce dependence with customized options Real time individual and group support access to a range of Stress Anxiety Reduction Simple daily breathing exercises Peer mentorship Real time individual and group support I ve slowed wayyy down on quality smokingmedical with Susanservices Davis help I will kick this nasty habit soon We schedule a private meeting via phone video chat with a PAD Advocate prior to your appointments We prepare a two page document that has the most relevant information including medical history symptoms tests performed and walking distance We also create a critical set of questions Plus we list your concerns health goals and state what a productive conversation with your physician would look like so you leave satisfied Support During Appointments Have you ever gone into an appointment and forgotten all of what you hoped to address Has a doctor offered treatment options that you weren t familiar with and weren t sure what to ask We attend appointments with you via phone video chat to ensure all of your questions are answered We also have extensive experience observing treatments in Cath Labs around the world and can ask additional questions related to them so that you can make an informed decision about your options Appointment Follow Up We schedule a follow up conversation with you and friends family you choose to discuss your diagnosis and treatment options to ensure a comprehensive understanding We also work with you on a strategy to comply with critical lifestyle modifications prescribed by your physician Plus we provide appointment reminders and help find a second opinion if necessary

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Programs What Patients Say Advocacy OMG this doctor is amazing He was able to completely unblock his right leg and said there should never be a reason for him to lose any part of the leg in the future I m only sad we didn t know this before I m angry at his surgeon back home Thank you for giving us hope and connecting us with Dr R You are both gems Thank God for each of you Actual message from a patient s wife to The Way To My Heart Appointment Preparation P A D Education Understand P A D what causes it the diagnostic treatment options and long term management options at www thewaytomyheart org Weekly LIVE Q A s with Doctors and Clinicians Monthly PADdy s Post newsletter Quarterly conferences Walking Exercise Easy daily step tracking via text Virtual walking challenges Earn rewards Real time online group support and tips Customized P A D exercise videos Diet Simple dietary choices Easy food tracking chart Virtual food shopping Real time individual and group support LIVE chef demos All the love support from you has been incredible I couldn t have done this without you Kym the love support has been nothing short of a miracle I had a session with Coach Susan to clear trauma And it really helped me to evaluate my thoughts Hard to do the chair exercises but they are very helpful and I would recommend them Smoking Cessation We aim to give you Reduce dependence with customized options Real time individual and group support access to a range of Stress Anxiety Reduction Simple daily breathing exercises Peer mentorship Real time individual and group support I ve slowed wayyy down on quality smokingmedical with Susanservices Davis help I will kick this nasty habit soon We schedule a private meeting via phone video chat with a PAD Advocate prior to your appointments We prepare a two page document that has the most relevant information including medical history symptoms tests performed and walking distance We also create a critical set of questions Plus we list your concerns health goals and state what a productive conversation with your physician would look like so you leave satisfied Support During Appointments Have you ever gone into an appointment and forgotten all of what you hoped to address Has a doctor offered treatment options that you weren t familiar with and weren t sure what to ask We attend appointments with you via phone video chat to ensure all of your questions are answered We also have extensive experience observing treatments in Cath Labs around the world and can ask additional questions related to them so that you can make an informed decision about your options Appointment Follow Up We schedule a follow up conversation with you and friends family you choose to discuss your diagnosis and treatment options to ensure a comprehensive understanding We also work with you on a strategy to comply with critical lifestyle modifications prescribed by your physician Plus we provide appointment reminders and help find a second opinion if necessary

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Programs What Patients Say Advocacy OMG this doctor is amazing He was able to completely unblock his right leg and said there should never be a reason for him to lose any part of the leg in the future I m only sad we didn t know this before I m angry at his surgeon back home Thank you for giving us hope and connecting us with Dr R You are both gems Thank God for each of you Actual message from a patient s wife to The Way To My Heart Appointment Preparation P A D Education Understand P A D what causes it the diagnostic treatment options and long term management options at www thewaytomyheart org Weekly LIVE Q A s with Doctors and Clinicians Monthly PADdy s Post newsletter Quarterly conferences Walking Exercise Easy daily step tracking via text Virtual walking challenges Earn rewards Real time online group support and tips Customized P A D exercise videos Diet Simple dietary choices Easy food tracking chart Virtual food shopping Real time individual and group support LIVE chef demos All the love support from you has been incredible I couldn t have done this without you Kym the love support has been nothing short of a miracle I had a session with Coach Susan to clear trauma And it really helped me to evaluate my thoughts Hard to do the chair exercises but they are very helpful and I would recommend them Smoking Cessation We aim to give you Reduce dependence with customized options Real time individual and group support access to a range of Stress Anxiety Reduction Simple daily breathing exercises Peer mentorship Real time individual and group support I ve slowed wayyy down on quality smokingmedical with Susanservices Davis help I will kick this nasty habit soon We schedule a private meeting via phone video chat with a PAD Advocate prior to your appointments We prepare a two page document that has the most relevant information including medical history symptoms tests performed and walking distance We also create a critical set of questions Plus we list your concerns health goals and state what a productive conversation with your physician would look like so you leave satisfied Support During Appointments Have you ever gone into an appointment and forgotten all of what you hoped to address Has a doctor offered treatment options that you weren t familiar with and weren t sure what to ask We attend appointments with you via phone video chat to ensure all of your questions are answered We also have extensive experience observing treatments in Cath Labs around the world and can ask additional questions related to them so that you can make an informed decision about your options Appointment Follow Up We schedule a follow up conversation with you and friends family you choose to discuss your diagnosis and treatment options to ensure a comprehensive understanding We also work with you on a strategy to comply with critical lifestyle modifications prescribed by your physician Plus we provide appointment reminders and help find a second opinion if necessary

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Wellness Team Contact Always here to help you to live a better quality of life Leg Saver Hotline Certified Health Coach Vascular Innovation Expert Kym McNicholas 1 415 320 7138 kym thewaytomyheart org www TheWayToMyHeart org Internal Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr Adriane Hines Leg Saver Hotline Wound Care Certified Nurse Practitioner Kay Smith Also has PAD 1 415 320 7138 Run This Race Walking Coach Podiatrist Dr Stacia Jones Vascular Specialist Smoking Cessation Stress Reduction Performance Coach Susan Davis Certified Nutritionist Sarah Brandow Free Support for friends with Peripheral Artery Disease P A D Get REAL TIME support from The Way To My Heart s wellness team and community By Phone By Text Online We help you enjoy a better quality of life The Way To My Heart is a federal tax exempt 501 c 3 EIN 84 3065768 Im Understand Your Diagnosis Discover Treatment Options Get Help with Diet Exercise Smoking Cessation TheWayToMyHeart org

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Wellness Team Contact Always here to help you to live a better quality of life Leg Saver Hotline Certified Health Coach Vascular Innovation Expert Kym McNicholas 1 415 320 7138 kym thewaytomyheart org www TheWayToMyHeart org Internal Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr Adriane Hines Leg Saver Hotline Wound Care Certified Nurse Practitioner Kay Smith Also has PAD 1 415 320 7138 Run This Race Walking Coach Podiatrist Dr Stacia Jones Vascular Specialist Smoking Cessation Stress Reduction Performance Coach Susan Davis Certified Nutritionist Sarah Brandow Free Support for friends with Peripheral Artery Disease P A D Get REAL TIME support from The Way To My Heart s wellness team and community By Phone By Text Online We help you enjoy a better quality of life The Way To My Heart is a federal tax exempt 501 c 3 EIN 84 3065768 Im Understand Your Diagnosis Discover Treatment Options Get Help with Diet Exercise Smoking Cessation TheWayToMyHeart org