Quick Scan

Vascular disease is among the leading causes of death in the United States, but many times people have no symptoms of the disease until a catastrophic event occurs, such as an aneurysm rupture or stroke.

The Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute provides low-cost screening for vascular disease. Using ultrasound, Quick Scan will detect:

• Carotid artery blockage (increases risk for stroke)
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm (increases risk of rupture (bursting) of the aorta, the main blood vessel of the body which can lead to death)
• Artery blockage in the leg(reduces ability to walk and occasional leg amputation may result; these blockages are a significant predictor for heart disease and/or stroke)
• High blood pressure (increases risk for stroke and heart disease)

The cost of the test may not be covered by insurance.

Clinical Trials

For more information regarding clinical trials related to vascular disease, visit the Clinical Trials Unit of Northwestern, send an e-mail or call 312-926-4000.

Contact Us Today

For more information regarding Quick Scan, please contact the Vascular Laboratory at 312-926-2746.