The screening will be held in Surgery Specialty Clinics, 1400 John Colloton Pavilion-first level across from Elevator F. You should not consume anything by mouth, including water, six hours prior to the screening.

The screening is beneficial for people 55 years old or older with a history of smoking. The screening will take about one hour and include:

• A carotid ultrasound to check blood flow in the neck
• An aortic ultrasound to detect an enlarged aorta, the main artery in the heart
• An ankle/brachial index that measures blood pressure in the upper arms and ankles
• A physician consultation to review your results