Screening Information and Prices
1. Stroke / Carotid Artery Screening
75 to 80% of Strokes are linked to Carotid
Artery Blockage. Athersclorosis is what causes a majority of
strokes and heart attacks. This painless screening will quickly detect
your risk for a stroke.
 Carotid
Duplex Ultrasound is an excellent way to test for blockage in your carotid
arteries in the neck. Blockage in these arteries accounts for up to 75%
of strokes. Such blockage can be treated, however, up to 50% of strokes
occur without warning. It is hard to know if you have a problem without
a screening test.
Carotid Artery Screening is simple, painless, noninvasive testing that
takes less than ten minutes. We apply acoustic gel to your neck and scan
the carotid arteries with sophisticated color flow Doppler Ultrasound.
This technology allows us to clearly see these arteries to determine the
presence of any dangerous plaque buildup, which can block blood flow to
the brain. If there are dangerous blockages,
you will have information to give to your physician for follow-up care.
Purpose – the ultrasound duplex color flow imager will allow
the registered vascular technologist to visualize the buildup of any fatty
plaque in the carotid arteries that could lead to a Stroke.
Procedure – the technologist will apply an acoustic gel over
both sides of your neck and use the ultrasound transducer to see the inside
of the carotid arteries. The technologist will also measure the velocity
of the blood flow for determination of the severity of the plaque build
up.
2. EKG Screening to Detect Atrial Fibrillation
As of March 1, 2008 Prevention Health Screenings is
excited to offer you a new screening available to help lower your risk
for a stroke. The screening uses a non-invasive electrocardiogram
to detect an abnormal heart rhythm, which is commonly known as Atrial Fibrillation.
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a cardiac dysrhythmia (an irregular heart
rhythm) in which there is chaotic electrical activity in the upper chambers
of the heart (at 350-600 beats per minute). This causes them to quiver
instead of contracting in an organized way. These electrical impulses
then travel to the ventricles resulting in an irregular and usually rapid
heart rate or pulse.
A person may notice no symptoms of Afib and may not be aware of having
the condition until it is identified through a screening or physical examination.
Some of the common symptoms are:
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Feeling of a racing heartbeat
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Tightness in the chest
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Fainting
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Palpitations
Approximately 2.4 million adults in the United States currently have Afib
and this is expected to increase to over 5 million by 2040. Afib is seen
in every adult age group but the prevalence increases with age.
Purpose - People with Afib are at a greater chance of a stroke
(about 2 to 7 times the regular population), and Afib is the leading cause
of stroke.
Procedure - The technologist will apply 4 electrodes to your
body; two on the wrists and two on the ankles. Then the ECG will
take a 10 second measurement of your heart rhythm. Our physician
that specializes in reading ECG’s will then analyze the heart rhythm to
see if Afib is present. You will receive the results in the mail
at the same time you receive the results for the other tests.
2. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
The majority of patients with an Abdominal
Aortic Aneurysm have no symptoms until rupture.
 This screening
uses ultrasound to view the abdominal aorta, the largest artery in the
body, for a balloon-like enlargement. This highly hereditary condition
is usually fatal if a rupture occurs. AAA is the 13th leading cause
of death in the United States with 16,000 deaths per year. There are 32,000
people diagnosed with non-ruptured AAA each year. Ultrasound in the hands
of an experienced vascular technologist can easily identify an AAA before
rupture can occur.
 Purpose
– to visualize and measure the Abdominal Aorta to detect an aneurysm
or enlargement of the main artery of the body that could lead to rupture
and death.
Procedure – the technologist will apply an acoustic gel on your
abdomen and use the ultrasound transducer to visualize the aorta and take
measurements.
3. Peripheral Vascular Disease Screening
Peripheral Vascular Disease
in the lower extremities is also linked to coronary artery disease.
The most common test to detect significant Peripheral Vascular Disease
(PVD) in the lower extremities is the Ankle to Brachial Index (ABI). It
is a simple Doppler blood pressure measurement comparing the blood pressures
at the ankles to the arm blood pressures. Our ABI test takes less than
ten minutes. It is critical to detect PVD early, because an abnormal ABI
is linked to higher risk of heart disease. It is estimated that as many
as eight million people in the United States may have PVD. The most common
symptom of PVD is painful cramping of the calf, thigh or hip, particularly
when walking.
Purpose – To determine the ratio of the blood pressure in the
lower legs to the arm blood pressure. An abnormal ABI indicates lower extremity
arterial inflow disease. Some studies also indicate that patients with
peripheral vascular disease in the lower extremities are at higher risk
of coronary artery (Heart) disease.
Procedure – Blood pressure cuffs are placed around your ankles
and arms. Doppler systolic pressures are obtained using the ultrasound
transducer and an inflation device.
4. Osteoporosis
Screening with the Achilles Express
Bone Mineral Density of the heel is performed using no harmful
X-rays.
Low bone mass is a serious health problem in the United States. It affects
approximately 28 million people over the age of 45, resulting in more than
1.5 million fractures each year. Eighty percent of people affected by osteoporosis
are women. Osteoporosis is usually referred to as a “silent disease,” and
it is often difficult to diagnose, because the first warning sign of the
disease may be a broken bone.
Fortunately, this disease is treatable and preventable through early
detection. Our five minute bone density screening uses safe, “state-of-the-art”
equipment to measure the heel bone for low bone density. This test involves
placing your heel in our bone densitometer which will determine your risk
for bone diminishment. This test is very accurate and is FDA approved for
men too.
Preparation – removal of your socks and shoes
Immediate results you can take with you. You will receive
a T-score, an indicator recognized by the World Health Organization, that
you
can take to your physician.
5. Pulmonary Function Screening utilizing computerized
spirometry measurements of your forced vital capacity or exhalation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, and
it affects at least 16 million people. This noninvasive screening is a
great way to detect asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory conditions.
Our screening uses a spirometer to measure airflow and air volume. Treatment
for COPD is much easier when the disease is detected early.
Immediate results that will tell you of your risk for chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease.
Pricing
We offer both package and individual pricing on our screenings.
Please don't hesitate to contact us should you
have any questions.
Individual Screenings
1. Stroke / Carotid Artery Screening - $45
2. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening - $45
3. Peripheral Vascular Disease Screening - $45
4. Osteoporosis Screening with the Achilles Express - $25
5. Pulmonary Function Screening - $25
Package Pricing
Package A:
Complete Vascular Screening - 4 tests - $120.00
Includes:
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1. Carotid Artery
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2. Abdominal Aneurysm
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3. Peripheral Vascular
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4. ECG Heart Rhythm
Package B:
Complete Vascular Screening PLUS - 5 tests - $129.00
Includes:
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1. Carotid Artery
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2. Abdominal Aneurysm
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3. Peripheral Vascular
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4. ECG Heart Rhythm
PLUS your choice of ONE of the following:
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5. Bone density OR
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6. Pulmonary Function Screening
Package C:
Complete Wellness Screening - 6 tests - $139.00
Includes:
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1. Carotid Artery
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2. Abdominal Aneurysm
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3. Peripheral Vascular
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4. ECG Heart Rhythm
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5. Bone density
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6. Pulmonary Function Screening
That’s less than $24 per screening
We accept personal checks & cash for payment payable at the screening
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