FAQ
1. WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER GETTING A VASCULAR SCREENING TEST?
Cardiovascular disease and stroke can strike without warning. Many different risk factors affect your chances of developing these diseases. However, don’t people don’t have access to quick, accurate, and affordable health screening options. The vascular screening program use cutting-edge technology to identify your personal risk factors. The results of your screening tests can then be shared with your physician to determine if further action is warranted.
2. I’M ONLY 40 YEARS OLD. SHOULD I GET A VASCULAR SCREENING?
Your risk for cardiovascular disease increases with age, starting at age 40. Cardiovascular disease can affect the brain, heart, kidneys, legs, and other areas of the body. Therefore, vascular screenings are appropriate for any man or woman age 40 or older. If you are under 40 but have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, you should consult with your physician to determine if vascular screening is right for you.
3. BUT I FEEL HEALTHY. SHOULD I STILL BE SCREENED?
The first symptom of cardiovascular disease is often a heart attack or a stroke. You will not necessarily develop symptoms to warn you of an impending problem. The vascular screening tests are intended to identify people with who are at risk for developing cardiovascular disease, no matter what their health history.
4. HOW ACCURATE ARE THE TESTS OFFERED AS PART OF THE VASCULAR SCREENING PROGRAM?
Although no health screening test is 100% accurate, the goal is to be able to correctly identify patients that have cardiovascular risk factors and to correctly recognize patients that are free from disease. The screening tests that we use at are the same tests that are used at hospitals. The overall accuracy of our screening tests are listed below:
• Ultrasound of the carotid artery: 92% to detect atherosclerosis of the carotid artery
• Ultrasound of the kidney: 90% to identify renal artery narrowing
• Ultrasound of the abdominal aorta: 90% to detect abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Ultrasound of legs: 90% to detect peripheral artery disease
• Resting EKG: 92% to detect atrial fibrillation
• Stress test with EKG: 80% to identify coronary artery disease
5. WHO PERFORMS THE SCREENING TESTS?
The Vascular Screening Program prides itself on providing accurate and clinically relevant health information to our customers. We have a dedicated team of healthcare providers with excellent credentials. The Clinical Management Team works hard to ensure the highest level of quality control throughout our process. Our board-certified, licensed Reading Physicians then review the results before they are sent to participants..
6. WHO SUPERVISES THE STRESS TEST?
Exercise stress tests are very safe. All stress tests will be supervised by a nurse who is trained in the conduct of treadmill stress tests, monitoring of heart rate and rhythm during the test, and emergency procedures.
7. WHERE CAN I GO TO GET A VASCULAR SCREENING?
We offer vascular screenings at our location in Stillorgan or we can come to your community or work place with our mobile units.
8. HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY VASCULAR SCREENING TEST?
Your preparation for the screening test will depend on the package you have chosen. After you register for a vascular screening package, you will be sent detailed preparation instructions based on the package you selected.
9. HOW LONG DOES THE SCREENING TAKE?
It depends on which screening package that you select. The estimated time to complete each screening package is listed below:
• Level 1: 60 minutes
• Level 2: 120 minutes
• Level 3: 150 minutes
• Add-on stress test: 45 minutes
10. ARE THE VASCULAR SCREENING PACKAGES COVERED BY INSURANCE?
Most insurance providers do currently cover a portion of the costs of our health screening packages. Please call your insurance provider to determine if coverage is available. Click here for more info
11. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE VASCULAR SCREENING TESTS ARE COMPLETED?
After we complete all tests, you will receive a comprehensive report within 1 week that includes your test results, how your results compare to others, and recommendations on what action to take, if any. We are always available to answer any questions you may have about your results. However, we cannot recommendation prevention or treatment strategies for a specific condition. Please share your screening results with your physician.