FREE Vascular Screenings in January, February and March

Find out if you’re at risk for heart or vascular disease!

Today, Vascular Specialty Center’s Dr. Andrew J. Olinde appeared on WBRZ-TV to discuss Baton Rouge General’s upcoming vascular screening events.

Consisting of noninvasive ultrasound evaluation of the carotid artery, the screening involves looking for the formation of plaque, which correlates to plaque buildup in the coronary arteries, which is heart disease. Screening, which is completely free, will help Dr. Olinde and his team identify risk factors for heart disease.

Screening events take place at Baton Rouge General’s Bluebonnet campus on

January 22, 2015

February 26, 2015

March 26, 2015

April 23, 2015

Watch the video or click on the desired date for more information, or call 225-763-4280