Welcome!

Welcome to Amavita Foundation. We strive to raise awareness, provide education, and offer support for individuals affected by PAD. With the backing of our esteemed medical professionals, we are committed to improving the lives of those fighting with this condition through advocacy and collaborative efforts.

Non-traumatic lower-extremity amputations

Each year, over 150,000 Americans have non-traumatic lower-extremity amputations because of a serious condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD).  

Sadly, 71% of these patients don't survive more than 3 years after the amputation. PAD is a serious disease that affects patients, their families, and the healthcare system a lot. When amputation is the only option left, it can lead to disability, sadness, and a much shorter life.  

Losing a limb can make simple activities like walking the dog or riding a bike impossible. However, there are treatments and support that offer hope for these patients. 

Our Mission

Reducing non-traumatic lower-extremity amputations by 20% by 2030

The Amavita Foundation aims to reduce non-traumatic lower-extremity amputations by 20% by 2030, especially D where PAD is common. The causes reduced blood flow, and pain, and increases the risk of heart problems and amputations. Many people don't realize how serious PAD is until it's too late. 

The Amavita Foundation plans to achieve this goal through education, raising awareness, and promoting early detection and management of PAD in the Miami community. The Amavita Foundation supports public education, fund research, and engages in community outreach 

 By bringing together healthcare professionals, patients, and policymakers, the Amavita Foundation hope to improve treatment options and quality of life for those with PAD. Their efforts could make a big difference in fighting this health issue and improving cardiovascular health overall. 

Our strategy: The Miami Initiative to Stop Amputation (MISA)

The Miami Initiative to Stop Amputation (MISA) is focused on reducing amputations in Miami due to PAD. MISA plans to achieve this by implementing the PAD National Action Plan from the American Heart Association. The strategy includes: 

  1. Raising awareness about PAD symptoms and diagnoses among Miami-Dade County residents. 

  1. Providing better education for healthcare professionals who treat PAD patients. 

  1. Improving healthcare systems to detect and treat PAD more effectively, focusing on patient-centered outcomes. 

  1. Lowering rates of amputations related to PAD through public reporting and interventions. 

  1. Increasing research on preventing, diagnosing, and treating PAD. 

  1. Advocating for PAD-related policies at the national level. 

  1. Working with Florida and U.S. governments to ensure coverage for PAD-related services. 

Their goal is to make amputation less common in Miami by addressing PAD comprehensively and collaboratively. 

Who are we

The Amavita Foundation is backed by Amavita Health and Vascular Health™, a cardiovascular practice in Miami linked with Mercy Hospital. Since 2017, Amavita Health and Vascular Health™ has used advanced technology and treatments to improve heart health and provide caring support to patients in South Florida. Though Amavita Health and Vascular Health™ has made significant progress, Amavita Health and Vascular Health™ believe there's still more to accomplish. That's why Amavita Health and Vascular Health™ launched the Amavita Foundation and the Miami Initiative to Stop Amputation (MISA), aiming to do even more to help people in the community.