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Cardiovascular Care

To learn more about NorthShore’s cardiovascular care specialists, please call 847.570.2250.

Heart Health Screenings

Risk Factors  Frequency  Desirable Value 

Blood Pressure
Obesity
Physical Inactivity
Smoking
Family History

Every 2 years, all adults 120/70
Body Mass Index < 25
20 minutes exercise daily
Lipids
(cholesterol / triglycerides)
Every 5 years for
men, age 35-75
Every 5 years for women, age 45-75
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Total cholesterol < 200 
LDL < 100 ; HDL > 45 
Diabetes
(glucose screen)
Starting around age 40 for men and women; earlier if family history More Info »  Blood Glucose < 110


Cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure screenings are offered periodically at various locations throughout the year.  Visit our Calendar for upcoming screening offerings.

 



Tests to Further Evaluate Risk; Requires Direction of a Physician
Stress Test 

Detects possible abnormal blood flow in heart via EKG while patient exercises on treadmill  (with or without echocardiogram and/or isotope)  More Info » 

Ultra Fast CT Scan
(Cardiac Scan)
 
CT of the coronary arteries to detect calcium; may be appropriate for men and women age 45 and older with risk factors
For appointments call 1.888.364.6400
C-Reactive Protein  Blood test for inflammation inside artery walls; high CRP level increases risk for heart attack. 
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Screenings to Further Evaluate Risk
Carotid Artery Screening  Detects blockages in the main blood arteries to the brain and can help determine the risk for a stroke.  More Info » 
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening  Scans the abdomen for signs of aneurysms or weaknesses in the wall of the aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart   More Info » 
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Screening  Detects blockages or narrowing in arteries within legs or arms that can injure nerves and can cause pain or cramping in extremities.   More Info »