Circulating knowledge.
Saving lives.
Circulating knowledge.
Saving lives.
Circulating knowledge.
Saving lives.
Improving patient care, outcomes, and public health by advancing vascular health, research and education.
Our mission
To serve as the premier platform for patients and their advocates, clinicians, and industry leaders, fostering a connected community driven by education, support, and transformative resources.
Find support, share experiences, and thrive together
Find support, share experiences, and thrive together
Find support, share experiences, and thrive together
Making a Global Impact Together
Be part of the premier global community advancing vascular health through education, innovation, and collaboration
19+
Years Saving Lives Through education and support
150+
Developed and shared with our global audience
15+
Countries represented in our community
Our Impact
Vasculearn Network (VLN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing vascular health through expert-driven education, accessible resources, and a connected community of patients and healthcare professionals.
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Health Advocate
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Interactive Learning
Participate in case-based discussions, Q&A sessions, and collaborative learning experiences
Connect & Collaborate Worldwide
Connect with 6,300+ members across 15+ countries to gain diverse insights on vascular health
Personalized Learning Pathways
Get content tailored to your role—whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional
Be a Vascular
Health Advocate
Spread awareness by sharing trusted content on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or through email with those who need it most
Share
Interactive Learning
Participate in case-based discussions, Q&A sessions, and collaborative learning experiences
Connect & Collaborate Worldwide
Connect with 6,300+ members across 15+ countries to gain diverse insights on vascular health
Personalized Learning Pathways
Get content tailored to your role—whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional
Be a Vascular
Health Advocate
Spread awareness by sharing trusted content on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or through email with those who need it most
Share
Interactive Learning
Participate in case-based discussions, Q&A sessions, and collaborative learning experiences
Connect & Collaborate Worldwide
Connect with 6,300+ members across 15+ countries to gain diverse insights on vascular health
Ways to Learn About Vascular Health
Ways to Learn About Vascular Health
Keep a Pulse on Progress
Explore our community and collaborate to build and utilize top-tier, trustworthy, and balanced medical education
Keep a Pulse on Progress
Explore our community and collaborate to build and utilize top-tier, trustworthy, and balanced medical education
Keep a Pulse on Progress
Explore our community and collaborate to build and utilize top-tier, trustworthy, and balanced medical education
Hear From Our Network
“This was the only resource really available that had very well-qualified practitioners with top-quality information. I’m pretty much recovered and unmedicated after my event, but during one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, I drew enormous comfort knowing that there was a forum such as VLN."
K.R.
Patient
“VLN has been a valuable source of information, continuing education, and patient support. The information that is shared is trusted, and we are honored to have you as partners. Keep up the great work!”
S.N.
Educational Partner
“My experience with the leadership and staff at VLN has been stellar. They are extremely organized, professional, and have excellent ideas for initiatives and how to keep advancing education in the thrombotic stewardship space and all things VASCUlearn!“
K.S.
Pharmacist
“VLN has been a tremendous source of support for me as a patient. Their resources have provided me with invaluable information, helping me understand and manage my condition more effectively... I feel empowered and informed, knowing I have access to the latest knowledge and tools.."
T.I.
Patient
“I regard VLN as one of the most powerful sources of accurate information about thrombosis. The quality of the educational programs is very high. I would recommend that anyone join VLN’s efforts and become a member.”
A.I.
Physician
“This was the only resource really available that had very well-qualified practitioners with top-quality information. I’m pretty much recovered and unmedicated after my event, but during one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, I drew enormous comfort knowing that there was a forum such as VLN."
K.R.
Patient
“VLN has been a valuable source of information, continuing education, and patient support. The information that is shared is trusted, and we are honored to have you as partners. Keep up the great work!”
S.N.
Educational Partner
“My experience with the leadership and staff at VLN has been stellar. They are extremely organized, professional, and have excellent ideas for initiatives and how to keep advancing education in the thrombotic stewardship space and all things VASCUlearn!“
K.S.
Pharmacist
“VLN has been a tremendous source of support for me as a patient. Their resources have provided me with invaluable information, helping me understand and manage my condition more effectively... I feel empowered and informed, knowing I have access to the latest knowledge and tools.."
T.I.
Patient
“I regard VLN as one of the most powerful sources of accurate information about thrombosis. The quality of the educational programs is very high. I would recommend that anyone join VLN’s efforts and become a member.”
A.I.
Physician
“This was the only resource really available that had very well-qualified practitioners with top-quality information. I’m pretty much recovered and unmedicated after my event, but during one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, I drew enormous comfort knowing that there was a forum such as VLN."
K.R.
Patient
“VLN has been a valuable source of information, continuing education, and patient support. The information that is shared is trusted, and we are honored to have you as partners. Keep up the great work!”
S.N.
Educational Partner
“My experience with the leadership and staff at VLN has been stellar. They are extremely organized, professional, and have excellent ideas for initiatives and how to keep advancing education in the thrombotic stewardship space and all things VASCUlearn!“
K.S.
Pharmacist
“VLN has been a tremendous source of support for me as a patient. Their resources have provided me with invaluable information, helping me understand and manage my condition more effectively... I feel empowered and informed, knowing I have access to the latest knowledge and tools.."
T.I.
Patient
“I regard VLN as one of the most powerful sources of accurate information about thrombosis. The quality of the educational programs is very high. I would recommend that anyone join VLN’s efforts and become a member.”
A.I.
Physician
“This was the only resource really available that had very well-qualified practitioners with top-quality information. I’m pretty much recovered and unmedicated after my event, but during one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, I drew enormous comfort knowing that there was a forum such as VLN."
K.R.
Patient
“VLN has been a valuable source of information, continuing education, and patient support. The information that is shared is trusted, and we are honored to have you as partners. Keep up the great work!”
S.N.
Educational Partner
“My experience with the leadership and staff at VLN has been stellar. They are extremely organized, professional, and have excellent ideas for initiatives and how to keep advancing education in the thrombotic stewardship space and all things VASCUlearn!“
K.S.
Pharmacist
“VLN has been a tremendous source of support for me as a patient. Their resources have provided me with invaluable information, helping me understand and manage my condition more effectively... I feel empowered and informed, knowing I have access to the latest knowledge and tools.."
T.I.
Patient
“I regard VLN as one of the most powerful sources of accurate information about thrombosis. The quality of the educational programs is very high. I would recommend that anyone join VLN’s efforts and become a member.”
A.I.
Physician
Hear From Our Network
“This was the only resource really available that had very well-qualified practitioners with top-quality information. I’m pretty much recovered and unmedicated after my event, but during one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, I drew enormous comfort knowing that there was a forum such as VLN."
K.R.
Patient
“VLN has been a valuable source of information, continuing education, and patient support. The information that is shared is trusted, and we are honored to have you as partners. Keep up the great work!”
S.N.
Educational Partner
“My experience with the leadership and staff at VLN has been stellar. They are extremely organized, professional, and have excellent ideas for initiatives and how to keep advancing education in the thrombotic stewardship space and all things VASCUlearn!“
K.S.
Pharmacist
“VLN has been a tremendous source of support for me as a patient. Their resources have provided me with invaluable information, helping me understand and manage my condition more effectively... I feel empowered and informed, knowing I have access to the latest knowledge and tools.."
T.I.
Patient
“I regard VLN as one of the most powerful sources of accurate information about thrombosis. The quality of the educational programs is very high. I would recommend that anyone join VLN’s efforts and become a member.”
A.I.
Physician
“This was the only resource really available that had very well-qualified practitioners with top-quality information. I’m pretty much recovered and unmedicated after my event, but during one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, I drew enormous comfort knowing that there was a forum such as VLN."
K.R.
Patient
“VLN has been a valuable source of information, continuing education, and patient support. The information that is shared is trusted, and we are honored to have you as partners. Keep up the great work!”
S.N.
Educational Partner
“My experience with the leadership and staff at VLN has been stellar. They are extremely organized, professional, and have excellent ideas for initiatives and how to keep advancing education in the thrombotic stewardship space and all things VASCUlearn!“
K.S.
Pharmacist
“VLN has been a tremendous source of support for me as a patient. Their resources have provided me with invaluable information, helping me understand and manage my condition more effectively... I feel empowered and informed, knowing I have access to the latest knowledge and tools.."
T.I.
Patient
“I regard VLN as one of the most powerful sources of accurate information about thrombosis. The quality of the educational programs is very high. I would recommend that anyone join VLN’s efforts and become a member.”
A.I.
Physician
“This was the only resource really available that had very well-qualified practitioners with top-quality information. I’m pretty much recovered and unmedicated after my event, but during one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, I drew enormous comfort knowing that there was a forum such as VLN."
K.R.
Patient
“VLN has been a valuable source of information, continuing education, and patient support. The information that is shared is trusted, and we are honored to have you as partners. Keep up the great work!”
S.N.
Educational Partner
“My experience with the leadership and staff at VLN has been stellar. They are extremely organized, professional, and have excellent ideas for initiatives and how to keep advancing education in the thrombotic stewardship space and all things VASCUlearn!“
K.S.
Pharmacist
“VLN has been a tremendous source of support for me as a patient. Their resources have provided me with invaluable information, helping me understand and manage my condition more effectively... I feel empowered and informed, knowing I have access to the latest knowledge and tools.."
T.I.
Patient
“I regard VLN as one of the most powerful sources of accurate information about thrombosis. The quality of the educational programs is very high. I would recommend that anyone join VLN’s efforts and become a member.”
A.I.
Physician
“This was the only resource really available that had very well-qualified practitioners with top-quality information. I’m pretty much recovered and unmedicated after my event, but during one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, I drew enormous comfort knowing that there was a forum such as VLN."
K.R.
Patient
“VLN has been a valuable source of information, continuing education, and patient support. The information that is shared is trusted, and we are honored to have you as partners. Keep up the great work!”
S.N.
Educational Partner
“My experience with the leadership and staff at VLN has been stellar. They are extremely organized, professional, and have excellent ideas for initiatives and how to keep advancing education in the thrombotic stewardship space and all things VASCUlearn!“
K.S.
Pharmacist
“VLN has been a tremendous source of support for me as a patient. Their resources have provided me with invaluable information, helping me understand and manage my condition more effectively... I feel empowered and informed, knowing I have access to the latest knowledge and tools.."
T.I.
Patient
“I regard VLN as one of the most powerful sources of accurate information about thrombosis. The quality of the educational programs is very high. I would recommend that anyone join VLN’s efforts and become a member.”
A.I.
Physician
Hear From Our Network
“This was the only resource really available that had very well-qualified practitioners with top-quality information. I’m pretty much recovered and unmedicated after my event, but during one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, I drew enormous comfort knowing that there was a forum such as VLN."
K.R.
Patient
“VLN has been a valuable source of information, continuing education, and patient support. The information that is shared is trusted, and we are honored to have you as partners. Keep up the great work!”
S.N.
Educational Partner
“My experience with the leadership and staff at VLN has been stellar. They are extremely organized, professional, and have excellent ideas for initiatives and how to keep advancing education in the thrombotic stewardship space and all things VASCUlearn!“
K.S.
Pharmacist
“VLN has been a tremendous source of support for me as a patient. Their resources have provided me with invaluable information, helping me understand and manage my condition more effectively... I feel empowered and informed, knowing I have access to the latest knowledge and tools.."
T.I.
Patient
“I regard VLN as one of the most powerful sources of accurate information about thrombosis. The quality of the educational programs is very high. I would recommend that anyone join VLN’s efforts and become a member.”
A.I.
Physician
“This was the only resource really available that had very well-qualified practitioners with top-quality information. I’m pretty much recovered and unmedicated after my event, but during one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, I drew enormous comfort knowing that there was a forum such as VLN."
K.R.
Patient
“VLN has been a valuable source of information, continuing education, and patient support. The information that is shared is trusted, and we are honored to have you as partners. Keep up the great work!”
S.N.
Educational Partner
“My experience with the leadership and staff at VLN has been stellar. They are extremely organized, professional, and have excellent ideas for initiatives and how to keep advancing education in the thrombotic stewardship space and all things VASCUlearn!“
K.S.
Pharmacist
“VLN has been a tremendous source of support for me as a patient. Their resources have provided me with invaluable information, helping me understand and manage my condition more effectively... I feel empowered and informed, knowing I have access to the latest knowledge and tools.."
T.I.
Patient
“I regard VLN as one of the most powerful sources of accurate information about thrombosis. The quality of the educational programs is very high. I would recommend that anyone join VLN’s efforts and become a member.”
A.I.
Physician
“This was the only resource really available that had very well-qualified practitioners with top-quality information. I’m pretty much recovered and unmedicated after my event, but during one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, I drew enormous comfort knowing that there was a forum such as VLN."
K.R.
Patient
“VLN has been a valuable source of information, continuing education, and patient support. The information that is shared is trusted, and we are honored to have you as partners. Keep up the great work!”
S.N.
Educational Partner
“My experience with the leadership and staff at VLN has been stellar. They are extremely organized, professional, and have excellent ideas for initiatives and how to keep advancing education in the thrombotic stewardship space and all things VASCUlearn!“
K.S.
Pharmacist
“VLN has been a tremendous source of support for me as a patient. Their resources have provided me with invaluable information, helping me understand and manage my condition more effectively... I feel empowered and informed, knowing I have access to the latest knowledge and tools.."
T.I.
Patient
“I regard VLN as one of the most powerful sources of accurate information about thrombosis. The quality of the educational programs is very high. I would recommend that anyone join VLN’s efforts and become a member.”
A.I.
Physician
“This was the only resource really available that had very well-qualified practitioners with top-quality information. I’m pretty much recovered and unmedicated after my event, but during one of the most harrowing experiences of my life, I drew enormous comfort knowing that there was a forum such as VLN."
K.R.
Patient
“VLN has been a valuable source of information, continuing education, and patient support. The information that is shared is trusted, and we are honored to have you as partners. Keep up the great work!”
S.N.
Educational Partner
“My experience with the leadership and staff at VLN has been stellar. They are extremely organized, professional, and have excellent ideas for initiatives and how to keep advancing education in the thrombotic stewardship space and all things VASCUlearn!“
K.S.
Pharmacist
“VLN has been a tremendous source of support for me as a patient. Their resources have provided me with invaluable information, helping me understand and manage my condition more effectively... I feel empowered and informed, knowing I have access to the latest knowledge and tools.."
T.I.
Patient
“I regard VLN as one of the most powerful sources of accurate information about thrombosis. The quality of the educational programs is very high. I would recommend that anyone join VLN’s efforts and become a member.”
A.I.
Physician
Recent Patient Articles &
Resources
Gut Health
September 8, 2025
How Your Gut Health Affects Your Blood Vessels (And What You Can Do About It)
How Your Gut Health Affects Your Blood Vessels (And What You Can Do About It)
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Obesity
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Gut Health
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How Your Gut Health Affects Your Blood Vessels (And What You Can Do About It)
There's a surprising connection between gut health and cardiovascular wellness. Learn how your microbiome impacts blood vessels and what you can do to support both.
Obesity
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GLP-1 Medications and Heart Health: What You Should Know About Nutrition
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications help manage type 2 diabetes and can also support weight loss. Some versions of these medications have also been shown to benefit heart health, especially in people with diabetes or those at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Heart Failure
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7 Early Warning Signs of Congestive Heart Failure You Shouldn't Ignore
Early detection is crucial to prevent complications, reduce hospitalizations, and improve quality of life. By recognizing early signs and symptoms, patients and caregivers can secure timely medical attention.
Featured HCP Articles &
Resources
Newly Diagnosed Patients
June 5, 2025
Optimising communication to patients with venous thromboembolism: development of a provider toolkit
Optimising communication to patients with venous thromboembolism: development of a provider toolkit
This In Focus feature in Lancet Haematology highlights the creation of a global clinician toolkit designed to enhance clear, compassionate communication throughout the VTE diagnostic journey and beyond.
Newly Diagnosed Patients
June 5, 2025
Optimising communication to patients with venous thromboembolism: development of a provider toolkit
This In Focus feature in Lancet Haematology highlights the creation of a global clinician toolkit designed to enhance clear, compassionate communication throughout the VTE diagnostic journey and beyond.
Newly Diagnosed Patients
August 7, 2025
Is It Closing Time? An Update on PFO & Stroke
Is It Closing Time? An Update on PFO & Stroke
A July 2025 JAMA review highlights that PFO closure has shifted from a broad intervention to a more targeted therapy, with careful patient selection—guided by two key tools—at the heart of decision-making
Newly Diagnosed Patients
August 7, 2025
Is It Closing Time? An Update on PFO & Stroke
A July 2025 JAMA review highlights that PFO closure has shifted from a broad intervention to a more targeted therapy, with careful patient selection—guided by two key tools—at the heart of decision-making
Newly Diagnosed Patients
July 3, 2025
The Intersection of Metabolic Pathways and Deep Vein Thrombosis
As we think about the educational and scientific content we share on VLN, the intersection of VTE with metabolic disorders has come up repeatedly in our discussions. How and why would metabolic disorders influence thrombosis?
Newly Diagnosed Patients
July 1, 2025
Shedding Light on Bridging Therapy: A Deeper Dive into the AMBER Trial
Alfonso J Tafur interviews McMaster University’s Dr. Alexander Godoy and Medical Student Tegvir Singh Grewal at ISTH 2025
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Patient and Professional Bimonthly Newsletters
Get the latest in vascular health, trending patient questions, noteworthy news in the vascular health world, and updates on our events and programs.
Stay Connected
Subscribe to VLN Publications
Patient and Professional Bimonthly Newsletters
Get the latest in vascular health, trending patient questions, noteworthy news in the vascular health world, and updates on our events and programs.
