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How We Screen / Arterial Stiffness Index:
 The
reality is that all of our vascular tests are ultimately looking for
atherosclerosis in various parts of the body. However, HealthYes!
has invested in new technology to help identify progressive hardening
of the arteries. The Arterial Stiffness Index is a painless test
that uses the same blood pressure cuffs as the test for Peripheral
Artery Disease. This FDA approved technology measures for hardening
of the arteries and missed heartbeats using computerized oscillometry
and proprietary algorithms. The Arterial Stiffness Index has shown
in studies to correlate with heart and vascular disease and is being
adapted by hospitals and cardiology practices.
An estimated 20 to 30 million
Americans are at risk for various vascular diseases, including stroke,
peripheral arterial disease (PAD), carotid artery disease and aortic
aneurysms.
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