KDMC Offering Free Vascular Screening at West Liberty
A free vascular screening for those 50 and older will be offered by the King’s Daughters Medical Mobile Health Unit, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Advance Auto Parts, 323 Main St., West Liberty, Ky.
KDMC nurse practitioner Brian Davis will review patient results. The screening includes lipid profile (fasting required), ankle brachial index (ABI), blood glucose and an electrocardiogram (EKG).
A lipid profile (blood test) gives a breakdown of good and bad cholesterol levels. Ankle brachial index (ABI) is a measurement of blood pressure at the ankle to check for signs of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Blood glucose screening checks the level of sugar in the blood. An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a non-invasive test to measure electrical activity in the heart by attaching electrodes to the skin.
Additional screening guidelines may apply, which help us see those most at risk for vascular disease. Space is limited and appointments are required by calling 1.888.377.KDMC (5362).
Recent studies show that more than 80 million people in the United States have one or more forms of cardiovascular disease. Better lifestyle habits combined with early medical intervention may help reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke.
This vascular screening is provided free by KDMC, in cooperation with the Kentucky Heart Foundation (KHF). KHF is a nonprofit organization working to improve the life expectancy of people affected by cardiovascular disease. The foundation oversees cardiac research, education and prevention programs and is closely linked with the heart and vascular specialists at KDMC.