The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has partnered with the American Heart Association (AHA) to create a new program they expect to help over 2 million veterans suffering from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
The goal of the program is to help veterans dealing with ASCVD to get a better handle on their cholesterol and ultimately reduce their risk of cardiovascular issues.
ASCVD occurs when plaque deposits accumulate in the arteries, resulting in a range of conditions such as cerebrovascular disease, peripheral artery disease, aortic atherosclerotic disease, and coronary heart disease. These conditions can cause major complications when left unchecked, including amputations, heart attacks, and strokes.
The new program is being launched in 50 VA medical facilities across the nation. Over the course of the next few years, they expect to treat around 30,000 veterans and help them find ways to better manage their cholesterol.
The program itself is being called the Veterans Affairs Lipid Optimization Reimagined Quality Improvement (VALOR-QI). Along with helping veterans, it will also work to help doctors get a better understanding of ASCVD and how to best treat it.
"This program will help identify strategies to decrease cholesterol levels and improve health outcomes. VALOR-QI and the American Heart Association's overarching Integrated ASCVD Management Initiative will ultimately aid in reducing the incidence of heart disease and stroke for millions of people," stated AHA CEO Nancy Brown in a press release.
Cardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of hospitalizations in the VA health care system. Hopefully by launching this new program the VA and AHA will be able to better help veterans dealing with this complicated issue.
I’m sorry with all due respect but what other Job takes care if the spouse of the employee dies? Once the disabled veteran dies, the one who served, why should the spouse continue getting his disability? Why blame the VA or the government for over poor financial planning. Everyone has the opportunity to get life insurance, save money, invest,, plan a retirement. Yet even being dirt poor maybe that fast food or sodas, beer, pizza, money and all other money I’ll spent could have been set aside to provide for your loved ones.
I worked my ass all my life, got the 500K insurance and savings bonds while I was in. Extra cash went into savings, took vacations 2 weeks…
I s there a bulletin board for veterans
Pact act why do they pay out per month
Dear Sir. I had a T I A in 2022. A Dr from the VA told me that they have a drug that can help me loose 3 to 5 pounds a month. When I requested it. Of course I heard No. Can someone help or give me a logical explanation.
I’m a Veteran who’s heart issues began after being put on generic medication that I had allergic reactions from, was told in 2018 it’s just palpitations, now it’s heart problems with test and no explanation from VA Dr’s. Now medical allergies prevent me from walking into any emergency room, if I need help . That’s just one problem with my health after allowing VA assistance , then left to deal with a pain level of 6 or above daily.