Heart Care

Healthy Heart Screenings

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body. Your body needs some cholesterol to work properly. But if you have too much in your blood, it can stick to the walls of your arteries. This is called plaque. Plaque can narrow your arteries or even block them. High levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of heart disease.

Why should you have your cholesterol and blood glucose checked? High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease that can be controlled.

Knowing your cholesterol level is an important first step in determining your risk for heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends all adults 20 years and older have a fasting lipid profile once every five years.

Since high blood cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart disease, the American Heart Association recommends knowing your cholesterol level.

Fasting lipid profile (triglycerides, HDL, LDL and total cholesterol), glucose and blood pressure screenings are offered monthly by appointment.

Call 314-542-4848 to schedule an appointment for your complete fasting lipid profile and blood pressure screening.

Heart Scan Screenings

Studies have shown the risk of coronary heart disease increases with higher calcium scores. Fee: $125. Physician referral not required. To schedule an appointment, call 314-205-6565.

For more information: (314) 205-6565

Heart Screening for Athletes and Active Individuals

If you are an athlete or are active, you may have heard of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a very common condition that is the leading cause of heart related sudden death in people under the age of 35. Our HCM screening can determine your risk for sudden death and includes a focused history, physical examination and diagnostic testing. Fee: $175. To make an appointment or for more information, call 314-43-HEART

Vascular Disease Screenings

Early detection and management of cardiovascular disease is a key part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Vascular screenings include: Carotid Artery Disease Screening, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) Screening. Fee: $50 per screening

These screenings take about 15 minutes and are painless procedures that use ultrasound technology. All exams are performed by a registered vascular technologist and reviewed by a board-certified vascular surgeon. Physician referral is not required. To schedule an appointment, call 314-205-6074.

Fees: Per Screening: $50.00

To Register: (314) 205-6074

For more information: (314) 205-6074