WHAT DOES THIS SCREENING SHOW?

This screening looks for 3 primary causes of stroke andvascular disease:

• Diminished blood flow in your peripheral arteries• Buildup of fatty plaque in your carotid arteries• Weakening and enlargement of the abdominal arteries

Often conditions in these areas have no noticeablesymptoms; early detection is key to preventing a strokeor vascular disease – and could ultimately save your life.

WHO SHOULD GET THE SCREENING?

Screenings are appropriate for people over age 50 withthese risk factors:

• Family history of stroke• Smoker• High LDL cholesterol and/or low HDL cholesterol• High blood pressure• Overweight

You are also a candidate if you’ve had a Coronary ArteryCalcium CT score of 100 or more, or if you are age 70+.

ABOUT US

• Appleton Cardiology is the largestcardiovascular group in NE WI, with16 board-certified cardiovascularspecialists. We are the only practice inthe area with physicians board-certi-fied in Vascular Medicine and who areRegistered Physicians in VascularInterpretation (RPVI).

• Fox Valley Surgical Associates hasearned a reputation of unparalleledexcellence in multiple areas, includingvascular sugery. Our surgeons areboard certified by the AmericanCollege of Surgery.

920-731-8900www.thedacare.org

A collaborative effort between Appleton Cardiology Associates and Fox Valley Surgical Associates to help you detect life-threatening –

and often treatable – vascular disease.

Take steps to reduce your riskof stroke and vascular disease:

call to schedule yourPeripheral Vascular & Stroke

Screening: 920-731-8900.

PERIPHERAL VASCULAR & STROKE SCREENINGA painless, non-invasive test that couldsave your life. For just $75.