Don-t Become A Heart Attack or Stroke Statistic!
St. Joseph-s Hospital Heart Institute Heart and Stroke Screenings

Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome (based on availability). Please call (813) 872-3780 to schedule your appointment and guarantee your space.

Thursday, March 26, 4-8pm St. Josephs Hospital Medical Arts Building Auditorium 3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 33607

Saturday, March 28, 9am-1pm St. Josephs Hospital Medical Arts Building Auditorium 3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 33607

Saturday, April 4, 9am-1pm Interbay YMCA 4411 Himes Ave. S., Tampa, FL 33611

Other dates and locations are available.

• Full lipid panel*: total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, glucose (measures blood sugar levels)
• Blood pressure
• Body Mass Index (BMI): height/weight calculation
• Health risk appraisal: confidential report of your screening results

* Sample is obtained through finger stick, 12-hour fast is recommended
Results of the Healthy Heart Screening will be reviewed with you at the time of your appointment to ensure that all your risk questions are answered.

Ultrasound Screening Package: $140
A 45-minute screening that includes:

• Echocardiogram - Ultrasound of the heart that may detect enlargement, motion and valve abnormalities and other potential problems
• Carotid Artery Ultrasound - Determines your stroke risk by screening for fatty plaque buildup in the carotid arteries
• Abdominal Aortic Ultrasound - Determines your risk of an aortic aneurysm
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) - Screens for abnormal heart rhythms

Ultrasound Screenings are performed by a registered sonographer and results are reviewed by our board-certified cardiologist and radiologist group. Your comprehensive Ultrasound Screening results will be mailed to you within approximately two weeks.

Payment: Advance payment by credit card is recommended and appreciated. Payment on site will be accepted in the form of cash or check only.