Blood Flow Screening
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For the benefit of our community, Wooster Community Hospital has developed a superior blood flow screening to identify potential risk factors associated with the onset of a stroke, peripheral arterial disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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What is a stroke?

A stroke is the death of brain tissue that occurs when an artery carrying blood and oxygen to the brain is blocked or bursts. You may be surprised to discover strokes are the number 3 causes of death in Wayne County. Also, the devastating effects of a stroke are the leading cause of severe, long term disability within our community.

   
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What other blood flow problems can be identified?

Peripheral arterial disease reduces blood flow to the degree that symptoms such as severe leg pain may occur. Fatty deposits form inside blood vessel walls causing the walls to become thick and less elastic. The thickened areas are called plaque. When the plaque grows large enough or breaks apart, it can block the flow of blood through the arteries. Tissues receiving blood from these arteries then begin to suffer damage from a lack of oxygen.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm is the term for enlargement and weakening of the main blood vessel in the abdomen. If the aneurysm should burst, large amounts of blood can be lost quickly causing death. Aneurysms can develop silently without symptoms.

A high level of blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for developing vascular disease and heart disease. Too much cholesterol results in plaque build-up causing narrowed blood flow and blockages.


   
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Through our low cost blood flow screening, you can discover potential treatment before your health has beenjeopardized. Screenings sponsored by Wooster Community Hospital are done by professional staff employed by the hospital and live in this community.

   
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What is included in a blood flow screening?

Stroke Screening

Ultrasound scan of the carotid arteries in the neck to identify blockage or narrowing.

Aortic Aneurysm Screening

Ultrasound scan of the abdomen to identify enlargement or blockage in the aorta.

Leg Circulation Screening

Identifies any reduction in blood flow in the legs and feet.

Optional Cholesterol Screening

Overall cholesterol number as well as types of cholesterol in the blood.

Cost

Vascular Screening $99.00

Cholesterol Screening $25.00

Every 45 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. About 700,000 Americans will have a stroke this year. Stroke is our nation's number three killer and a leading cause of severe, long-term disability.

To schedule your painless, inexpensive, and non-invasive screening call, 330-263-8282 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

       
       
     

Who Is at Risk?

Sometimes when you want it the least, your body needs it the most.  When you feel tired, worn out and stressed out, the last thing you feel like doing is driving down to your health club for an intense workout.  The fact is, this is exactly what you should do. 

  
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