Dare to C.A.R.E. at Jefferson

About Dare to C.A.R.E. at Jefferson

Cardiovascular disease is the number one health problem in the United States today. More than half of Americans will die from complications of atherosclerosis, the most common cause of cardiovascular disease.

That's why Jefferson has partnered with Dare to C.A.R.E., a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives through vascular disease prevention and education.

You should have a vascular screening if you are over the age of 60 or 50 and older with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or have a history of tobacco use. Early detection is the key.

The screening is a noninvasive ultrasound examination of the carotid arteries in your neck and the aorta in your abdomen, and an evaluation of the circulation in your legs.

Lecture and Screening Information

Upcoming Educational Presentations by Jefferson Vascular Center Specialists

• Date and Time: Tuesday, May 22, 2012; 6 to 8 p.m.
• Location: Morgan Conference Room at Methodist Hospital, 2301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
• Parking: Free parking is provided at the Methodist Hospital Garage. Please bring your tickets inside for validation.
• Refreshments: A heart-healthy dinner will be served.

Free Screenings

• Screenings Offered: Vascular ultrasound to detect carotid artery stenosis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, hypertension and peripheral vascular disease. A Jefferson Vascular Center specialist will review the results with the patient. Patients will be referred back to their primary care physician for all further evaluation and management.
• Date and Time: Wednesday, May 23, 2012; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Vascular Ultrasound Lab at Methodist Hospital, 2301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
• Parking: Free parking is provided at the Methodist Hospital Garage. Please bring your tickets inside for validation.

Who is eligible to participate?

• Anyone 60 years or over
• Anyone 50 years or older who also has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or a history of smoking
• Individuals not currently under the care of a vascular specialist

Registration is required for both events. Call 1-800-JEFF-NOW (1-800-533-3669). You must attend the first evening of educational presentations to receive the free screenings the next day.

About Dare to C.A.R.E

Dare to C.A.R.E. (DTC) is a nonprofit organization located in Annapolis, Maryland. Through the efforts of volunteers and the use of lectures, educational materials, free ultrasound testing and meetings with cardiovascular specialists, DTC brings the important message to the public that complications of cardiovascular disease can be prevented.

The C.A.R.E. acronym stands for:

• Carotid Artery Disease: the primary source of preventable strokes
  
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: the 10th leading cause of death in men
• Renal Artery Stenosis: responsible for at least 20 percent of patients on dialysis
• Extremity Artery Disease: a disease that has a mortality rate significantly higher than breast cancer and affects 12 million Americans

Learn more about Dare to C.A.R.E.