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Are you interested in being screened for vascular disease? Fifteen minutes of your time could save your life with our vascular screening program. The Christ Hospital Testing Centers provide vascular screenings for $99. Call 513-585-2668 to schedule your appointment. No Prescription needed.

Why should I be screened?
If you have any of the following risk factors, you might be at risk for vascular disease.

• Age over 50 years
• Family history
• Smoking history
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Prior stroke
• Irregular heartbeats, particularly atrial fibrillation
• Severe circulatory problems in other areas
• Heart disease
• Muscel pain in the legs when walking or exercising

We test for:

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  The aorta is the largest artery in the body, supplying blood to the abdomen, pelvis and legs. An abnormal enlargement caused by weakening of the arterial wall is called an aneurysm. A large aneurysm in this artery can rupture, which is often fatal.
• Carotid Artery Stenosis (Stroke Risk)
  The carotid arteries are the main blood supply-lines to the brain. Build-up of a fatty substance called “plaque” can partially or completely block these arteries. This blockage, if severe, can significantly increase the risk of stroke.
• Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
  Arterial blockage from plaque can also develop in the arteries of the legs resulting in reduced blood flow. This can affect the ability to walk and, if severe enough, could result in a risk of amputation.

How are the screenings done?
AAA and Carotid Artery Screening
For these tests you will lie on your back on an exam table. The vascular sonographer will apply a small amount of clear gel to your abdomen and/or neck. An ultrasound transducer is moved painlessly over the area to acquire images and assess blood flow.

• For the abdominal screening
  We ask that you fast for six hours prior to your test, and eat a light meal the night before. You may take your medications with water.
• For the carotid artery test
  There is no preparation needed, just wear a loose open-collar shirt or blouse.
• For the PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) screen
  For this test you will lie on your back on an exam table. The vascular sonographer will use
  blood pressure cuffs and a special Doppler ultrasound transducer to measure the pressures
  in each arm, and in the arteries of both ankles. A mathematic calculation of these pressures
  will suggest the presence or absence of significant arterial blockage.
  

You will be given a preliminary report by the sonographer upon completion of your exam(s). The screening will then be reviewed by a board-certified vascular surgeon, and a signed final report will
be mailed to your primary care physician. 

Call 513-585-2668 to schedule your screening.