Family History
Family History Increases the Risk of Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
You got a lot more than your hair and eye color from your parents. You also inherited many of their health concerns. If a family member has had PVD, heart disease, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, your chances of developing Peripheral Vascular Disease are significantly increased. Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in America. Strokes are #5. If you know your family's medical history and it includes heart disease, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, or even high cholesterol, then your chances of developing similar issues are significantly higher than the general population
You Can Take Control of Your Health
Many of these conditions are like a minefield in your future. Many people who know their history still do not take actions to prevent a serious or fatal condition. You cannot live in denial thinking that it will not happen to you. You cannot hide from genetics and you are just as likely to get your grandfather's vascular condition as you are his blue eyes and cleft chin.
Knowledge is Power
If you have a family medical history of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, or other potentially fatal conditions, there are things you can do. The future is not carved in stone, and you can take control of your health.
There are things you can do to lower the risk of a second or even first heart attack or stroke,
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Take your medication as prescribed
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Work with your doctor to see if an exercise program is right for you
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Work with your doctor and a proper nutritionist to improve your diet and eat right
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Get regular checkups and get screened!
We pride ourselves on delivering accurate screening results and providing recommendations to allow you to take proactive action to get control of your health! Some benefits of getting a screening include:
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Early Detection of potentially serious or fatal conditions
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Monitoring and Preventing the progression of serious conditions
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The Peace of Mind that you are in control and understand what your potential risks are and how you can take action
High-Risk Individuals
If you have a history of heart disease, diabetes, smoking, or high blood pressure, it is important to get regular screenings. Ultrasound health screenings can show any potential issues that will need to be addressed by your doctor. Take control of your health. Proactive care can help to prevent future health concerns.