This test uses ultrasound and blood pressure measurements to check for peripheral arterial disease (hardening of the arteries) in the lower extremities. Peripheral Arterial Disease increases your risk of heart attack or stroke by 2 to 6 times and affects 1 in 6 people over the age of 55.

How the screening is performed:

Pressure cuffs will be placed around your upper arms and ankles and a small ultrasound device is used to measure the systolic blood pressure in your limbs.