Carotid (Stroke) Ultrasound Screening Ultrasound of the carotid arteries displays any irregularities in the artery walls that may lead to stroke. Buildup of fatty plaque, one of many examples can block the blood from moving to the brain or even break off and travel to the smaller vessels in the brain. The broken off plaque can also return to the heart, block the coronary arteries which feed the heart, and cause a heart attack.

Osteoporosis Test. Osteoporosis is no longer considered an inevitable consequence of aging. Early detection and treatment can help avoid trauma of Osteoporotic fracture. “77 percent of postmenopausal women are at risk remain undiagnosed”- US Dept. of Commerce. Bone density ultrasound test can help assess bone fracture risk.

Cholesterol Test & Diabetes Test. Cholesterol is the fatty substance found in the bloodstream. HDL (good) Cholesterol & LDL (bad) Cholesterol that can block the coronary artery and cause a heart attack or the small vessels in the Brian and cause a stroke. Cholesterol Test Measures the fat content in the blood. Keeping your cholesterol levels under control could prevent sudden death. Diabetes Test Measures the sugar content in the blood. What you do not know can hurt you.

EKG Test. An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart. An EKG translates the heart’s electrical activity into line tracings on paper. Ekg checks the health of the heart when other diseases or conditions are present, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol diabetes, cigarette smoking or a family history of early heart disease.

Heart (Echo) Ultrasound Scan. Checks for unknown heart problems such as heart murmur, evidence of hypertension, CHF, valvular disease or Stenosis. The earlier a problem is detected, the better. What you do not know can hurt you.

Blood Pressure Test and Know your Idea body weight. High Blood Pressure: also know as the silent killer and most prevalent in African Americans. High blood pressure and excessive weight strain the heart and force it to work harder. High blood pressure can lead to brain hemorrhages, aneurysms, heart disease, and kidney or eye problems. Get your blood pressure checked and know your numbers! It could make the difference between life and death.

Additional Services: Drug Test, Thyroid Test, Complete Blood Count, Blood Type, Body Chemistry & Prostate Cancer (PSA) blood Screen, Blood type, etc. You now have an opportunity to detect hidden health risks that may not be detected by a routine physical.