In an effort to help promote better health, the Arkansas Tech University Office of Human Resources has invited the Arkansas Heart Hospital to the Ozark campus the week of Sept. 24-28, 2018.
Cardiac and vascular specialists will perform Keep the Beat outreach screenings for $79 per person. This screening is not covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance.
Payment may be made at the time of the screening. The Arkansas Heart Hospital will accept cash, check, credit or FSA cards.
The cardiac and vascular specialists will be located in the Student Services Conference Center room 117-A from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Appointments are limited. Deadline to make an appointment is Friday, Sept. 21, at 5 p.m.
The screening includes the following:
- CIMT Measurement: Measures the inner layers of the carotid artery to diagnose cardiovascular disease and vascular age.
- Carotid Artery Screening: Tests for blockages and atherosclerosis in the arteries, which can cause a stroke.
- Peripheral Vascular Screening: Checks for poor circulation and atherosclerosis in the arteries of the legs, which may also indicate an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening: Left undetected, aortic aneurysms can rupture and have a very low survival rate.
- Heart Ultrasound: An ultrasound to evaluate the strength of your heart.
- Blood Pressure Evaluation
Those interested in participating in the cardiac and vascular screening are asked to sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080D4DA8AF2CA5F58-keep61.
