Dare to CARE Vascular Screening Program at the University of Maryland Medical Center
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Date: 2023-04-10

The Dare to C.A.R.E Program is a free screening program dedicated to saving lives through education, early detection, and prevention of heart and vascular disease. At the appointment, a vascular technologist will conduct a 15 minute-painless, noninvasive ultrasound of your neck, abdomen, and legs. After the screening, your results will be shared with you and your primary doctor. If the screening uncovers disease you and your primary doctor will discuss treatment options.

Who should be screened for vascular disease?
   Patients over the age of 60 should consider screening to understand their risk.
   Those 50 with risk factors and diabetics over 40 are also eligible.
   Certain factors can also increase the risk for the vascular disease such as; smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol
   Other important risk factors include family history of heart disease, lack of physical activity, and obesity.

This program is free, although an appointment is required. 

To make an appointment for a free vascular screening, please call 410- 573-9483, option 1.

For more information, visit http://umm.edu/vascular