Vascular Screening
According to the American Vascular Association, vascular disease continues to be under-diagnosed in the United States, despite its potential for complications like stroke, loss of limbs or death.
In most cases, with early detection, vascular disease can be treated effectively. There are several simple screening tests that detect these problems, all of which are non-invasive and painless.This test provides patients with a benchmark of their heart and vascular risk and counseling to improve their health.
Screening is useful in certain high-risk groups in the elderly population, anyone between 40 and 70 years old without known heart disease has a higher risk of atherosclerosis and therefore would have a greater chance of developing vascular disease. Other well recognized risk factors include:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
- High blood cholesterol
- Family history of atherosclerotic problems and circulatory problems
If you feel you may be at risk, talk to your doctor about receiving a vascular screening referral or call our practice administrator, Kerrin Dietrich, at (916) 733-0660 kerrin@capvasc.com.
