KALAMAZOO, MI -- Ascension Borgess Hospital will offer free heart screenings Saturday morning.<\/p>\n
The Healthy Heart Project will run from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Ascension Borgess Heart Institute located at 1722 Shaffer St.<\/p>\n
Nearly half of all U.S. adults have some type of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association.<\/p>\n
In May, Borgess screened 185 patients. Of those, four were sent straight to the emergency room, Chris Hunt, Borgess Senior Marketing Specialist, said.<\/p>\n
Participants will get free heart screenings with on-the-spot results and a one-on-one conversation with a doctor.<\/p>\n
If additional treatment is needed after the screening it is no longer part of the free screening. The Healthy Heart Project include the following services:<\/p>\n
Electrocardiogram (EKG). Measures the electrical activity of your heartbeat. Electrodes with adhesive pads are attached to the skin of your chest, arms, and legs.<\/p>\n
Blood Pressure screening: Measures the pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls. A blood pressure cuff is used.<\/p>\n
Body Mass Index: A calculation to identify whether an adult is at a healthy weight.<\/p>\n
Blood glucose test (no fasting required): Measures your blood sugar levels which may help to determine diabetes. A finger prick is required and a glucometer is used.<\/p>\n
Heart Risk Assessment: May determines the likelihood of developing heart disease, heart attack or stroke in the future. A questionnaire is used.<\/p>\n
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