Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans—nearly 2,400 die of heart disease each day, an average of one
death every 37 seconds. On a yearly basis, it claims as many lives as all forms of cancer combined. Heart disease
develops from risk factors such as high blood pressure, sleep disorders, diabetes or high cholesterol that over time
can result in coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure or stroke. 
With the right information, you can uncover your personal risk factors, monitor them and take action to reverse them. By controlling those risk factors, you significantly reduce the likelihood of heart disease, a heart attack or stroke. Our HeartCaring program can assess your heart health and help you identify these risks. Affordable Health Screenings Our HeartCaring program consists of a package of eight painless screenings that look at everything from the blood flow in your carotid and aortic arteries to your bone density and cholesterol level. Specifically, the HeartCaring screenings look for major health risks including: - Plaque build up in the carotid arteries, a primary cause of stroke.
 - Aneurysm (weakness) in the abdominal aorta, the largest artery in the body; a rupture can be fatal
- Hardening of the arteries,
which increases the risk of heart disease - Osteoporosis, a gradual thinning and weakening of the bones, that can lead to fractures and lifelong disability
- Diabetes, which if uncontrolled, can increase your risk of heart disease, blindness, nerve damage and kidney damage. At least 65 percent of people with diabetes die of some form of heart disease or stroke.
Our HeartCaring screening program includes the following services: - Ultrasound measurement of blood flow in carotid arteries
- Lipid Panel (cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides)
- Ultrasound of the aortic artery
- Blood pressure test for hardening of the arteries (ankle brachial index)
- Lung function test (spirometry)
- Glucose test for blood sugar level
- Body mass index
- Heel scan test for bone density
 - Written test to identify the level of daytime sleepiness, an indicator of possible sleep disorders (Epworth Scale)
Additionally, each participant gets a private meeting with an experienced registered nurse to review the results and discuss what follow-up actions may be needed. These screenings are available in the Imaging Department of Foothills Hospital and last approximately 90 minutes.
This comprehensive package costs just $140, which is payable by check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover or
American Express. Call 303.440.2095 for reservations and more information. Take the first step to a healthy heart. Return to Top
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