FREE Vascular Screening Event at UH St. John Medical Center

On Thursday, August 23 from 1-5 p.m. UH SJMC is hosting a FREE Vascular Screening event at the hospital, 29000 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. Call 1-800-883-3674 to schedule. Reservations are limited and preregistration is preferred.

More than 50 percent of those with peripheral artery disease (PAD) have no symptoms.

PAD is a serious condition that occurs when blood flow through the legs and feet is restricted by the build-up of fatty deposits in the blood vessels of the legs. It can cause pain and cramping that can make walking – and life – miserable. In extreme cases, PAD can result in the loss of a leg or foot to amputation.

If you answer yes to any of these questions, find out your risk at our free screening event:

• Are you 50 years of age or older?
• Do you have diabetes?
• Have you ever smoked?
• Do you have high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol?