Free Medical Screening

On, Saturday, March 18, from 9AM to 5PM, San Diego Inland Vascular Associates will work in conjunction with Life Line Screening to provide a free screening program for local residents who may be at risk for vascular disease and stroke. The screenings will be conducted at Parkway Radiology in Escondido, California. Below is more information about the screenings and how to get signed up for an appointment.

Millions of men and women 60 and older are at risk for vascular disease and stroke. Vascular disease encompasses serious conditions such as: peripheral artery disease (PAD), carotid artery disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

-         Peripheral artery disease (PAD), sometimes known as hardening of the arteries, is a blockage of the arteries that supply blood to the arms and legs. PAD may lead to loss of limbs.

-         Carotid artery disease occurs when there is a blockage in the arteries within the neck that supply blood to the brain. Carotid artery disease is the #1 cause of stroke, a leading cause of US disability and death.

-         Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an enlargement in the lining of the artery that leads from the heart to the lower abdomen. Rupture of an AAA often results in death.

Who Should Be Screened?

People who are 60 years of age or older and have at least one risk factor for vascular disease – smoking, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, or family history of AAA – should call 1-866-220-7283 for a free screening. An expert can help confirm positive risk factors and set up an appointment for a screening.