If you have any symptoms, immediately talk to your primary care physician or call the Regional Vascular Institute. Anyone may get these diseases. However, there are a few factors that put people at an increased risk. Are inactive Have a family history of heart attacks or strokes People who have one or more risk factor should talk to their primary care physician about undergoing a simple, painless screening. Your physician will perform the screening or refer you to the Regional Vascular Institute.
Early detection is crucial to avoiding serious complications.
Your physician or a staff member at the Regional Vascular Institute can use ultrasound and a blood pressure cuff to measure your circulation. This simple test can indicate whether you are experiencing decreased blood flow. The earlier the disease is detected, the greater the chances are of preventing further damage, or even reversing damage that's already been done. Once a patient is diagnosed with a vascular disease, an angiogram is performed. A radiologist inserts a catheter into specific areas, and uses a special dye to determine the location and severity of the clogging.