| WHAT: |
As they age, people don’t necessarily realize that the leg fatigue or pain that they experience when they walk may be a sign of coronary artery disease.
Join residents of the greater Philadelphia community as they participate in a screening for vascular diseases like peripheral artery disease (P.A.D.), stroke and abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). The screenings will provide great interviews with people who are being screened as well as visuals of the screenings. |
| WHERE & WHEN: |
University of Pennsylvania
Houston Hall - Bodek Lounge
3417 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
9:30 am – 4 pm
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P.A.D. is often described as poor circulation in the legs. It is a serious condition that is often ignored but can more than double one’s risk of heart attack or stroke.
AAA occurs when a weak area of the abdominal aorta--the largest artery in the body which carries blood away from the heart--expands or bulges then bursts. A ruptured aneurysm can cause severe internal bleeding,
People who are most at-risk include: those older than age 50, smoke or have smoked and have diabetes. Appointments are necessary as space is limited. Participants, who have registered in advance, will also be screened for stroke risk.
To schedule an appointment, please call 215-615-4135.
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