Please review the questions below:
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Do you have a family history of diabetes or cardiovascular problems?
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Do you currently have diabetes or cardiovascular problems?
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Do you experience impotence (men)?
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Do you smoke?
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Are you more than 25 lbs. overweight?
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Do you eat fried or fatty foods three times a week or more?
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Are you over the age of 50?
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Do you have any of these symptoms:
• aching, cramping or pain in the legs while you walk or exercise, that goes way after rest?
• tingling, numbness or coldness in your hands or feet?
• loss of hair on your feet or toes?
• irregular growth of fingernails or toenails?
If you answered YES to 3 or more of these questions, you are considered to be at risk for Peripheral Vascular Disease and should talk to your doctor. If you do not have a doctor, call Medline at (440) 312-4533 for a free physician referral.
Come for a FREE PVD and healthy heart screening on Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at South Pointe Hospital, or Monday, September 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sagamore Hills Medical Center. For an appointement, please call Medline at 440.312.6242.