Vascular Screenings

Schedule a Vascular Screening at Washington Township Medical Foundation

Do you need a vascular screening test? The answer to this question is yes, if you are at risk for a vascular condition. Schedule a screening with our vascular care experts at Washington Township Medical Foundation if you are at risk for one of these conditions. If you have questions, speak with our experts.

Risk Factors for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

You may be at a higher risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm if you:

• Are a man over 60 years old
• Are a woman of 60 years old who has hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, high triglycerides, or are being treated for high blood pressure or high cholesterol with medication
• Are a man or woman over 50 years old with a family history of the condition
• Are a man or woman over 50 years old who is a current or former smoker

Risk Factors for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

You may be at a higher risk for PAD if you:

• Are over 35 years old and smoke
• Are over 40 years old and have high triglycerides, hypertension, or high cholesterol, or are being treated for such a condition
• Have diabetes
• Are over 40 years old with a family history of PAD
• Have had a stent, angioplasty, bypass surgery, or heart attack

Risk Factors for Carotid Artery Disease & Stroke

You may be at a higher risk for stroke and carotid artery disease if you:

• Have diabetes
• Are a current or former smoker
• Have a family history of stroke in parents, grandparents, or siblings
• Are over 40 and have high cholesterol and / or hypertension or are taking medications to treat these conditions
• Have arterial blockages in your legs
• Have had coronary artery disease or a stent, angioplasty, bypass surgery, or heart attack