Sol Foot & Ankle Centers Announces Keynotes for Free Vascular Screening Event

LONG BEACH, Calif. - Feb. 23, 2015 - PRLog -- Sol Foot & Ankle Centers to Host a Free Vascular Screening Event in Long Beach

WHAT: February 28, 2015 Sol Foot & Ankle Centers will be offering free, non-invasive vascular screenings effective at detecting peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.).  Three physician specialists who will be participating in this screening event include: Podiatrist, Richard Graves, DPM a sports medicine specialist and running book author who has cared for the feet of area residents for the past twenty years. Mie Shirai, DPM, a diabetic foot care specialist who has received advanced training at Long Beach Memorial Hospital Wound Care Center and cardiologist Dr. Isaac Eisenstein, MD who not only specializes in the treatments and disorders of the heart but also in peripheral arterial disease.

COST: Free of charge, No registration required

WHEN: Saturday, February 28, 2015,  from 11:30am- 2:30pm

WHERE: 5406 E. Village Road Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 496-3846

WHY: P.A.D. is on the rise among midlife and older Americans. In the United States, more than 10 million Americans suffer from P.A.D., a condition that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. P.A.D. is caused by the same risk factors that lead to heart disease. People who are at risk for P.A.D. include anyone over the age of 50, especially African Americans; those who smoke or who have smoked; and those who have diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, or a personal or family history of vascular disease, heart attack, or stroke.

P.A.D. is a common and treatable disease. However, it is still largely unknown, often unrecognized, and does not always present symptoms. People who do experience symptoms, such as pain or cramping in the legs, often do not report them, believing they are a natural part of aging or due to another cause. Without timely detection and treatment, P.A.D. can lower the quality of life and reduce mobility by making walking difficult, or worse, increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, leg amputation, and even death.

About: Sol Foot & Ankle Centers’ podiatry offices in Long Beach offer comprehensive foot and ankle care and treatment for of all ages. They have caring podiatrists that are committed to providing patients with the best in foot and ankle care while addressing the individual needs of each patient. They also specialize in running and sports injuries, diabetic foot care, women’s foot health, children’s foot problems and more.

CONTACT: For more information contact Sol Foot & Ankle Centers podiatry office in Long Beach at (562) 433-0478 or visit our website at www.SOLFOOT.com.