Screening Exams
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The three screenings we perform are those recommended by the Society of Vascular Surgery.
- Ultrasound scan of the carotid arteries to assess stroke risk.
- Stroke remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. and occurs in 700,000 Americans each year. Stroke is the number one cause of nursing home admissions.
- Ultrasound is used to take an image of both your left and right carotid arteries in your neck, looking for atherosclerosis which is build-up of plaque. Plaque can restrict blood flow to the brain and build-up can cause disease and possible stroke.
- Ultrasound scan of the aorta to detect the presence of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
- It is estimated that more than one million people are living with an undiagnosed AAA and that 95% of these can be successfully repaired if detected prior to rupture. Once rupture occurs there is a 90% mortality rate with most people not living long enough to get to the hospital.
- Ultrasound is used to take an image of your aorta to look for ballooning. This can occur when the lining of your aorta becomes weakened. Although there may be signs of a AAA with pain in the lower back or buttocks, often times an abdominal aortic aneursym remains undetected until it ruptures.
Why participate in a screening?
The good news is 80% of strokes can be prevented and other peripheral vascular problems can often be easily managed if diagnosed early. Early detection is the key to a course of action that could be lifesaving.
Screening Dates & Locations
Navix, a leading provider of cardiovascular services, partners with hospitals and physician practices to provide a full range of non-invasive heart and vascular diagnostic services, including vascular ultrasound, echocardiography, nuclear medicine and Holter monitoring. Navix's Physician Preceptorship for the Interpretation of Non-Invasive Vascular Ultrasound is one of the most comprehensive programs available in the United States.
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