Screening to Detect Peripheral Arterial Disease, Elevated Cholesterol and More!
Name:
Screening to Detect Peripheral Arterial Disease, Elevated Cholesterol and More!
Date:
May 12, 2009
Time:
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM PDT
Website:
http://skagitvalleyhospital.org
Event Description:
Screening to Detect Peripheral Arterial Disease, Elevated Cholesterol and More! The Skagit Regional Heart & Vascular Institute, a partnership of Skagit Valley Hospital, Skagit Valley Medical Center-Cardiology and Skagit Radiology, offers a community screening for all adults over age 18.The screening includes the following tests and results are immediate: Ankle brachial pressure index to help detect peripheral artery disease (no caffeine or nicotine for one hour prior); blood pressure; full lipid profile for cholesterol plus glucose requires 12 - 14 hour fast, water and medications only (no alcohol 24 hours prior); and body composition testing. Results are reviewed with a health care provider Call 360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481 from Stanwood/Camano Island to schedule an appointment in Mount Vernon or in Stanwood. The cost is only $25 and screenings are held on Tuesday mornings.
