A nationwide screening program might assist in saving countless lives by diagnosing-and bringing attention to-one of the most undertreated healthcare issues for older Americans.
Millions of Americans might have vascular illness without even understanding it, according to the American Vascular Association (AVA). Congress just recently passed legislation for choose Medicare clients to go through an AAA screening. • Peripheral arterial illness (PAD) might trigger debilitating leg issues and show an increased threat for stroke.
Specific conditions are related to a greater threat of vascular illness, consisting of high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, cigarette smoking, diabetes, household history of vascular illness, previous heart or leg issue treatments and previous stroke.
AVA’s 2006 National Screening Program will be held May 13 to 20 in more than 250 cities throughout the nation. The complimentary tests for vascular illness are noninvasive, basic and pain-free. It is suggested that anybody over 55 with danger elements go through a screening.
AVA developed the National Screening Program in an effort to inform the general public about significant vascular issues, danger elements, avoidance and treatment alternatives. Each client leaves the screening with a copy of his/her Vascular Report Card, finished on-site by a vascular professional.
” Our nationwide screening program will allow individuals to understand definitively their level of vascular health,” stated Dr. William R. Flinn, Vice Chairman of AVA. “Early detection of vascular illness has terrific worth and can considerably lower the danger of impairment and death.”
Millions of Americans might have vascular illness without even understanding it, according to the American Vascular Association (AVA). • Peripheral arterial illness (PAD) might trigger debilitating leg issues and suggest an increased threat for stroke.
The complimentary tests for vascular illness are noninvasive, easy and pain-free.