Vascular disease is often silent – until a catastrophic event, such as stroke or aneurysm rupture, occurs. Prevention and early detection can therefore mean the difference between life and death.

Accredited by ICAVL (Intersocietal Commission of Accredited Vascular Laboratories), the USC University Hospital Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory boasts both a team of highly skilled registered vascular specialists and the sophisticated ultrasound equipment that enables non-invasive screening and diagnosis of vascular conditions.

The Laboratory's Vascular Screening Program offers a variety of non-invasive screenings for brain attack (stroke), atherosclerosis, hypertension and abdominal, as well as brain, aneurysms to help prevent the development of vascular disease before it requires major medical intervention. These screenings are particularly recommended for people with high-risk factors for vascular disease such as heredity, smoking, fat- and cholesterol-rich diet, high blood pressure and diabetes.