The Duck Squeezing Test is a sensitive and specific method for monitoring patients during elective CAS. Its practical applicability is based on sound neurophysiological concepts, which underscore the clinical importance of the test.
for a week, and participated in creating a public service announcement focused on vascular health education and awareness in their communities. An additional 2950 students participated in a survey questionnaire on the impact of the V-Healthy campaign.Results: Of the previously undiagnosed 1210 parents who participated in the Diagnosing HTN study, >50% were hypertensive; 10% had pre-HTN (120-129/<80 mm Hg), 31% had stage 1 HTN (130-139/80-89 mm Hg), and an additional 20% had stage 2 HTN ($140/$90 mm Hg). Of the 2950 students who participated in the V-Healthy survey, 99% reported that they had a better understanding of vascular health; 90% recognized HTN, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and family history as risk factors; 84% would discuss vascular health with their families; and 76% were interested in learning more about their vascular health.Conclusions: V-Healthy is a grassroots campaign that allows vascular surgeons to lead community vascular health education and awareness and to have an impact on change. HTN is prevalent and an under-recognized vascular disease risk factor that can be used as a focal point for public vascular health education and awareness. The V-Healthy project identifies a process that can be used to develop outreach programs that empower high-school students to understand the implications of vascular disease risks and promote vascular health in our communities.
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