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Contact:
Denice Connell, Director of Marketing and Community Relations
319-339-3676 or e-mail: denice.connell@mercyic.org
Mercy
will conduct vascular screenings on:
Tuesday,
April 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mercy Services Coralville,
2055 Oakdale Rd., Coralville
Thursday,
May 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mercy Family Medicine of Washington,
420 E. Polk, Washington
Thursday,
June 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mercy Services Coralville,
2055 Oakdale Rd., Coralville
 This
$99 screening package includes stroke/carotid artery ultrasound,
abdominal aortic ultrasound, ankle-brachial index, and blood pressure
checks. All results are reviewed by Mercy vascular surgeon
Peter McDonnell, MD.
Vascular disease
is among the leading causes of death in the United States. However,
it is generally without symptoms until a catastrophic event occurs,
such as a stroke or aneurysm rupture.
The screenings
are recommended for people 55 years or older with cardiovascular
risk factors such as a history of high blood pressure, diabetes
mellitus, smoking, high cholesterol, or known cardiovascular disease.
Payment can
be by check, cash, Mastercard or Visa and needs to be made in advance.
To register, call Mercy On Call at 358-2767 or 1-800-358-2767.
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