Vascular Disease Screenings Vascular Center at RMC Vascular Disease Screenings The Regional Medical Center’s Vascular Center has provided regular community screenings to check for the presence of vascular disease since 2006. NEXT SCREENING These screenings include: Friday, March 21 Beginning 8:00 a.m. $40 per test or $99 for all 3 ♦ Carotid Arteries Scan – checks for plaque in the major arteries that feed the brain (blockage in these arteries can lead to stroke). ♦ Abdominal Aorta Scan – checks for bulging (aneurysm) in main artery that runs from the heart through the body Appointments necessary; call (803) 395-4545 (800) 476-3377, ext. 4545 (4-hour fast required). ♦ Ankle Brachial Index – checks blood flow (blood pressure) in the legs. The Regional Medical Center’s Vascular Center is nationally accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. Your screening results will be reviewed by Dr. J.W. Babb III, a board-certified vascular surgeon. Participants and their physicians will receive the test results. At present, Medicare does not cover reimbursement for most vascular screenings. Insurance claims will not be filed through this screening program. Cash, checks or credit cards are accepted. Vascular Center Medical Director Julius W. Babb, III, MD Board-certified Vascular Surgeon Vascular Center and Ultrasound Services Director Debbie Lyons, RT, RVT, RDMS Board-certified in Abdominal, Obstetrical/Gynecological, Vascular and Breast Ultrasound Julius W. Babb III, MD Medical Director, Vascular Center Debbie Lyons, RT, RVT, RDMS Director, Vascular Center & Ultrasound Services Annex Building 3000 St. Matthews Road Orangeburg, SC 29118 803-395-4545 www.trmchealth.org Toll Free in SC: 800-476-3377, ext. 4545