Switzerland County Health Department
Heart Disease & Stroke Risk Screening
Carotid Artery Screening:
Ultrasound evaluation Stroke of the carotid arteries that screens for the buildup of fatty plaque. Up to 80% of all strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage.
Heart Rhythm Screening (Atrial Fibrillation):
Painless 6 lead EKG that can detect an irregular heart rhythm. Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke 5 fold.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening:
Ultrasound is used to screen for the presence of an aneurysm in the abdominal aorta that could lead to a ruptured aortic artery with mortality rate of 80-94%.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening:
Evaluates for plaque buildup in the lower extremities. It is 4-5 times more likely you will die from heart disease if you have PAD.
Osteoporosis:
Bone density ultrasound.
Why Schedule a Screening?
Easy
In a little more than an hour, you can receive a painless, non-invasive, screening of risk factors for aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, atrial fibrillation and other chronic diseases that may lead to an increased risk for stroke, heart attack or other disability.
Accurate
Our staff of healthcare professionals use the latest technology to provide hospital-quality preventive screenings. Our board-certified physicians carefully review your results. Then you and your doctor will have the information you need to work together towards improving your health.
Convenient and Affordable
We’re coming to your community to provide you a wide variety of comprehensive screening packages at a discount. Select the health screening package that’s right for you.