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Abrazo to offer low-cost heart screenings in Surprise
Reservations open for risk assessments at Surprise hospital
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Abrazo Surprise Hospital, 16815 W. Bell Road, is offering low-cost heart attack and stroke risk screening assessments from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 23.
Reservations are open now at 844-721-4068 or AbrazoHealth.com/events to hold spots for the screenings.
The screenings check blood flow in carotid and ankle arteries, and includes a simple EKG for heart rhythm, a blood pressure check and overall fitness assessment. A clinician will review results for indications of an individual’s risk for heart attacks, stroke or peripheral artery disease.
Called an AngioScreen, the $59 assessment takes only about 10 minutes.
Participants are provided with results that include color ultrasound photos of their carotid arteries, and encouraged to follow up and share any concerns with their personal physician.
“Every 30 seconds an American has a heart attack and every 45 seconds a stroke occurs,” said Abrazo Health Outreach Manager Cindy Roberts. “Isn’t a low-cost, 10-minute screening worth your time to see if you are at risk?”
“Only a physician is qualified to fully interpret the significance of the measurements and ultrasound images in the context of an individual’s personal medical history. The Angioscreen information can be used by participants to share with their doctor and should not replace regular examinations and consultations with their personal physicians.”
