A checkup for your heart

February 9, 2021 Providence News Team

A check up for your heart

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers offer heart screenings to assess your cardiovascular health. It’s important to learn if you have any problems or conditions that could lead to a heart attack or stroke.

WHO SHOULD BE TESTED?

A heart screening is important if you are over age 35 and have at least one of the following risk factors:

Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Family history of cardiovascular disease
Sedentary lifestyle
Obesity
Smoking
Unhealthy diet

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An advanced heart screening is $250 (valued at $1,500). Screening includes:

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Stroke/carotid artery screening
Abdominal aorta screening
Body mass index
Comprehensive cholesterol screening
Peripheral arterial disease screening

Screenings are available at three convenient locations: Torrance, San Pedro and Manhattan Beach. Learn more at 888-HEALING (432-5464) or visit providence.org/heartscreening.

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