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What can you do now to help
reduce your risk of a stroke?
For a limited time,
Southern Regional Medical Center is offering a special package of screenings to
assess risk factors associated with vascular disease. The screenings are fast,
painless, accurate and are conveniently available. This offer requires no
prior physician referral or insurance coverage. All screenings are
performed by certified, experienced vascular technologists. Results are sent
directly to you as well as your primary care physician. All screenings are
reviewed by a Board Certified physician.
You have the following options
for stroke screenings:
1. Stroke Screening/Carotid
Artery - $40
Ultrasound scan of the carotid
arteries screens for the buildup of fatty plaque – the leading cause of
strokes.
2. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Screening - $40
Ultrasound scan to detect an
aneurysm (enlargement) in the abdominal aorta that could lead to a ruptured
aortic artery.
3. Peripheral Arterial Disease
Screening - $40
Screen for peripheral arterial
disease in lower limbs. Result can indicate risk for peripheral arterial
disease and an increased risk of coronary artery disease
Or you can choose the Value
Package and get all 3 screens for $99 – a savings of $21!
If you are interested in any of
these screenings, here’s what you should do:
To order any of the above
screening(s) call us at (770) 991-8128. You can also purchase at
Southern Regional’s Cashier’s Office, located in the Main Lobby. We accept
cash, certified checks, money orders and most major credit cards, including
VISA, MasterCard and American Express. It couldn’t be any more convenient!
(Currently, these screening services are not covered by insurance).
Once you have placed your order,
you will receive an attractive Gift Certificate to use for the screening and
further instructions on how to schedule the appointment that bests suits your
busy schedule. It’s easy and economical - yet means so much!
Give a loved one the gift of health and peace of
mind. For more information, call Southern Regional’s Vascular
Laboratory at (770) 991-8097. You must provide the name of your primary
care physician in order to receive any of these screenings. Please note:
These screenings cannot detect all forms of stroke and do not replace regular
or follow up contact with your primary physician.
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