Vascular Risk Assessment

Vascular Risk Assessment and Screening

• One in every 20 Americans over the age of 50 has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
• Up to 3% of individuals older than 65 have carotid artery disease. Stroke causes 1 in every 15 deaths.
• Every year 200,000 people in the US are diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). A ruptured AAA is the 15th leading cause of death in the country.

Early Detection and Prevention saves lives

Vascular Screening and Vascular Risk Assessment can  facilitate:

• Early detection of peripheral arterial disease.
• Early detection of stroke risk due to blockage in the carotid artery.
• Early detection of  an aneurysm particularly if you are a current or past smoker and have a family history of an aneurysm.

 Benefits of Vascular Screening and Vascular Risk Assessment

• Early detection allows early intervention to prevent disease progression.
• Most screenings are affordable, and takes less than an hour to complete.
• Results are immediately available and can be mailed to your primary care provider upon your request.

Come Prepared for Easy Screening

• Patient should wear two-piece loose-fitting clothing. This allows for easy scanning.
• Avoid tights or pantyhose.
• Aneurysm screening requires you to fast for a minimum of 4 hours.
• Patients are required to fast for 8-12 hours prior to a glucose or lipid check. You can, however, drink water and take medications as prescribed.
• Do not use oils, creams or lotion on the skin, as this can interfere with scan.
• If you are a diabetic, please consult your doctor for instructions on medications.

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