Screening events to find out risk for heart attack or stroke

If you could find out if you had an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, wouldn't you want to know? Even if you are fit and healthy, coronary artery disease (CAD) or peripheral artery disease (PAD) are conditions with little to no symptoms and can put you at an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

The good news is that there is a way to find out if you are at risk. It's called Angioscreen, and it is offered exclusively by Meridian Health, right here in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Upcoming screening events are as follows:

Friday, February 24, 2012
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club
700 Route 9 South, Stafford Township

Thursday, February 29, 2012
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Meridian Rehabilitation at Holmdel
100 Commons Way, Suite 120, Holmdel

Vascular screening includes:

•Carotid Artery Ultrasound: checks for plaque and blockages in the arteries of the neck
•Ankle Brachial Index: Checks for blockages in the arteries of the leg
•Aorta: Measures details that can help prevent an aneurism
•Peak Systolic Velocity: Gauges the speed of blood flow, checking for narrowed or blocked arteries
•Blood Pressure, Pulse, Body Mass Index (BMI), and Heart Rhythm
•Immediate color report of your results, consultation with a Registered Nurse and free educational material

Every 30 seconds someone suffers a heart attack, and every 45 seconds someone has a stroke. This simple fifteen minute screening and consultation can provide you with ultrasound images and detailed information to determine your personal risk. Not knowing about your risk of heart attack or stroke won't protect you from them. Don't take chances with your health - schedule an AngioScreen today and know for certain.