Contact: (509) 249-5333 or (866) 486-4882

The Memorial Institute for Heart and Vascular Heath and Futura Health Screening are offering low-cost, painless, and accurate ultrasound screenings to check for blockages in the arteries and aneurysms.

Screenings offered include:

• carotid artery ultrasound to detect stroke-causing plaque
• abdominal aortic ultrasound to detect an aneurysm
• ankle brachial index (ABI) to detect peripheral arterial disease in the legs.

Screenings are $45 each or $125 for all three.

An estimated 20 to 30 million Americans are at risk for various vascular diseases, including peripheral arterial disease (PAD), carotid artery disease, and aortic aneurysms. Most of these conditions have few, if any noticeable symptoms. PAD occurs from atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque made up of fatty deposits and cholesterol builds along the walls of the arteries and blocks circulation to the arms and legs. According to the American Heart Association, about eight million people have PAD and these individuals are four to five times more likely to die of heart attacks and strokes as those without the disease.

Carotid artery disease occurs when atherosclerosis occurs along the walls of the carotid arteries. The carotid arteries run along either side of the neck and deliver blood from the heart to the brain and head. The buildup of plaques in these arteries blocks the blood supply to the brain and increases risk of stroke.

An aortic aneurysm is a swelling or bulge that weakens the walls of the aorta. A rupture to the aorta has an 80 percent fatality rate and the vast majority of people with aneurysms are never diagnosed until they experience a fatal rupture. If an aneurysm is detected and treated electively the risk of its fatality is much lower.

Screenings for these health risks allow for effective treatment and reduce the risk of fatality if detected early enough. It is an important health investment to screen for agents that cause stroke and vascular disease.

To schedule a screening, call (509) 249-5333 or (866) 486-4882. For more information on vascular screenings and to take a personal risk assessment , visit futurahealthscreening.com.

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