Who Should Consider Preventative Health Screening?
Are you interested in proactive health screening but don’t know if it’s right for you? Are you asking yourself, “When should I get a health check?” The best time was yesterday. The second-best time is today.
Preventive health screenings are an essential part of any proactive approach to health. Even if you feel healthy, there could be hidden issues, such as cancer, lurking within your body. These issues may yet have no symptoms, but when identified early, can be treated more effectively and with less pain, time, and money.
When it’s time for your health screening in Las Vegas, think Preventative Diagnostic Center. We offer exceptionally high-quality, private scans, with reasonable prices and easy scheduling. The phone call you make to our office today may be the one that saves your life.
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Who Should Consider Preventative Health Screening?
Preventative healthcare is not one-size-fits-all. Risk factors, such as age, family history, lifestyle, previous medical findings, and personal health goals can all influence which screenings may be appropriate.
At What Age Should You Consider a Healthcare Scan?
Preventative scanning is appropriate for all ages, but those over 40 years old may benefit to a greater degree. For example, a young, fit athlete may benefit from a DEXA scan to understand body composition, while a 70-year-old woman might benefit from the same scan to understand osteoporosis risk.
As a rule of thumb, those over 40 should consider more scans more often.
Does Family History and Risk Factors Matter?
Yes, family history matters when considering the type and frequency of scan. For example, those with a family history of heart disease or stroke should consider cardiovascular scans early and more often than those without a family history of vascular and pulmonary diseases.
Should Healthy People Consider Preventative Screening?
Yes, it is essential that healthy people receive preventative screenings. Preventative screenings help identify issues and diseases before they become unmanageable. Many diseases grow within the body without symptoms, and preventative scans help identify them so they can be treated earlier.
In nearly 100% of cases, when diseases, like cancer, are found earlier, they are easier, more effective, and less invasive to treat. This means they are less painful, less time consuming, and less costly.
Should Those With Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors Schedule Scans?
For those with risk factors associated with lifestyle, such as smoking, drinking, diets rich in saturated fats, or a sedentary lifestyle, health screenings are of utmost importance. Our scans can help identify diseases, such as lung cancer and heart disease, that are associated with these factors.
What Types of Preventative Scans Does Preventative Diagnostic Center Offer?
We offer scans for just about every potential health concern. Our scans and scan packages include:
- Low dose body CT scan
- Calcium screening
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Echocardiogram
- Carotid artery ultrasound
- Abdominal aorta ultrasound
- EKG/ankle brachial index
- DEXA body composition scan
- DEXA bone density scan
- Virtual colonoscopy
These scans help screen for diseases and conditions such as:
- Abnormalities across major systems
- Stroke risk
- Aneurysms
- Lung abnormalities
- Heart abnormalities
- Overall heart health
- Risk of osteoporosis
- Multiple types of cancer
What Role Does Lifestyle Play in Preventive Healthcare?
While some diseases and conditions are unavoidable, the occurrence of others is increased by certain lifestyle factors. For many people, preventative scanning can help you understand your unique risks, so you may make lifestyle changes before it’s too late.
For example, our ultrasound scans can reveal arteries clogged by plaque. This artery-clogging plaque is often worsened by lifestyle factors, such as diet and lack of exercise. Understanding your risk can help you make necessary changes that can limit or even reverse the worst effects of these issues.
When Might Preventative Imaging Be Worth Discussing?
While most people may benefit from preventative imaging, it’s particularly important for certain groups of people.
If you:
- Are over 40
- Have a history of smoking
- Drink to excess
- Have a family history of heart disease or stroke
- Have a known genetic or hereditary condition
- Have a family history of cancer
- Have had long-term exposure to hazardous industrial chemicals and substances, like asbestos
- Have unexplained symptoms
Then, you may want to consider earlier or extra screening to catch any issues before they become serious problems. It’s important to remember that a combination of factors likely influences screening decisions. The appropriate screening tests will depend on your age, medical history, family history, lifestyle factors, and more.
Choose Preventative Diagnostic Center in Las Vegas for Preventative Scans
Preventative Diagnostic Center in Las Vegas is your trusted, private, and reasonably-priced center for preventative scans in the Las Vegas area. Call today to speak with a friendly member of our staff to make an appointment.