Vascular diseases are conditions that affect the blood vessels — arteries and veins — that carry blood throughout the body. Vascular disease that affects the arteries is most often caused by atherosclerosis, a process resulting from a buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) on the inner lining of the arteries.
Pre-registration, including brief qualifying questions, is required.
Risk Factors:
Those who are over 50 with one or more of the following risk factors will benefit most from the vascular screening:
- Current or past tobacco use
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Personal or family history of vascular or heart disease, aortic aneurysm (a weak spot in the wall of the aorta that begins to bulge), or stroke
Symptoms:
Vascular disease can often occur "silently" without any symptoms. That's why early detection and treatment are crucial.
Screening:
During a vascular screening, we conduct three simple tests that detect vascular disease and can save your life:
- Carotid ultrasound: to check for clogged arteries in the neck, which can lead to stroke
- Abdominal aortic ultrasound: encourages early identification and treatment of an aortic aneurysm
- Ankle brachial index (compares blood pressure in the ankle to blood pressure in the arm): to check for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which is associated with other serious conditions and may predispose you to a heart attack and/or stroke
This non-invasive vascular screening is quick — about 30 minutes total for all three tests — and painless.
Availability:
Centereach Location
23 South Howell Ave, Suite H, Centereach, NY 11720
Screenings are held every Thursday from 1 to 4 pm.
Holbrook Location
280 Union Ave, Holbrook
Screenings to be held on the following dates:
Monday, July 28, 8 am to noon
Friday, Aug. 15, noon to 4 pm
Thursday, Sept. 18, 1 to 4 pm
Thursday, Oct. 23, noon to 4 pm
Registration required.