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Cardiovascular Health Evaluation Screening
Comprehensive evaluation of your risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
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Presented by Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and the symptoms aren’t always obvious. As East San Diego County’s leading provider of heart and vascular care, Sharp Grossmont Hospital now offers a cardiovascular evaluation designed to give busy people like you a clearer picture of your heart health in just a few hours.
Our comprehensive evaluation combines screenings and personalized consultations with a nurse and dietitian to detect health risks and help enhance your overall well-being. And, for a limited time, we’re offering this evaluation at a price of $199.
Screenings
- Abdominal aortic ultrasound to check for weakened aortic walls (aneurysms)
- Ankle-brachial index to test for peripheral arterial disease
- Blood glucose check to test for prediabetes and metabolic syndrome
- Blood pressure check
- Body mass index (BMI), body fat and hip-waist ratio measurements
- Carotid ultrasound to detect early signs of plaque buildup in arteries
- Cholesterol panel
- C-reactive protein assessment to test for arterial inflammation
- Lifestyle and family history analysis
Personalized Consultations
Nutrition — Consultation with a registered dietitian to create a nutrition plan customized for your lifestyle and health goals.
Results Overview — After your screenings, you will meet with a registered nurse to review your findings and get answers to any questions you may have. If needed, we will design a follow-up treatment plan involving your primary care doctor.
At $199, this comprehensive cardiovascular health evaluation is a real value. Comparable screenings can cost more than $300 and do not include consultations with an experienced clinician and dietitian.
Parking Information
Patients and visitors can park in the parking garage located next to the hospital. The first hour is free. Patient visits are $4 for every 24 hours (with proof of visit). Visitors are charged $4 for 1 to 4 hours, and $2 for every 15 minutes thereafter (maximum of $20 a day). Multiday passes are available for $15 for 7 days. Valet parking is available Monday through Friday in front of the main hospital entrance and the emergency room from 8 am to 5:30 pm for $7 ($3 with handicapped placard).
Special Instructions
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- All participants are required to have their blood drawn at the Sharp Grossmont Medical Terrace laboratory no later than the Tuesday prior to their assigned Thursday appointment date. This is a separate visit. Appointments for the blood draw are recommended but not required. You will receive information regarding the blood draw via email after you register or you can speak to one of our agents over the phone at 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).
- Patients must fast at least 10 hours prior to the blood draw and six hours prior to the vascular screening. A small amount of water with medications is fine.
Schedule
The screenings start every Thursday at 8 am, 8:30 am, 9 am or 9:30 am.
Arrival
Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow plenty of time to find parking. The vascular screening and consultations will take about an hour to complete.
What to Bring
For the vascular screening appointment, please bring your medication list and wear comfortable clothing (access to your ankles and arms) with shoes and socks that can be easily removed.
