Preventative Health Screenings

Carotid Artery/Stroke - $39.00
Visualizes the buildup of fatty plaque in the carotid arteries that can lead to stroke, 75 percent of which could be prevented with this type of ultrasound screening. Symptoms of stroke include sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the face, arms, or legs; sudden loss of vision or slurred speech; sudden dizziness or severe headaches; TIA (mini stroke). Risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, family history. The average appointment time for this package is 25 minutes.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - $39.00
Visualizes the existence of an aneurysm in the abdominal aorta that can rupture and be fatal.. Symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm are minimal to none. Risk factors include family history, smoking, high blood pressure, being a white male. The average appointment time for this package is 25 minutes.

Peripheral Arterial Disease/ABI - $50.00
Checks for blockages in the legs. Symptoms of peripheral arterial disease include numbness or tingling in the legs, loss of hair on toes and feet, cramping in the legs that is relieved with rest. Risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, history of coronary artery disease. The average appointment time for this package is 30 minutes.

Gallbladder - $39.00
Checks for gallstones. Symptoms of gallstones include pain in the stomach area or in the right upper quadrant or back, vomiting, nausea. Risk factors include high cholesterol, obesity (especially in women), estrogen, age, diabetes, rapid weight loss.The average appointment time for this package is 25 minutes.

Any three screenings - $90.00--All four screenings - $115.00
The average appointment time for three screenings is 45 minutes. The average appointment time for four screenings is 60 minutes.

Disclaimers
*PRC Ultrasound's services are for personal enjoyment, peace of mind, and/or non-diagnostic purposes only, therefore, not covered by health insurance.

** PRC Ultrasound's preventative health screenings are intended to make people aware of undetected health problems and encourages you to seek follow-up care with your physician should our ultrasound technician recommend doing so.