Hilton Head Hospital to conduct free vascular screenings

Hilton Head Hospital will conduct free vascular screenings from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the hospital, at 25 Hospital Center Blvd., Hilton Head Island.

The screenings are for those ages 50 years or older with such cardiovascular risk factors as a history of hypertension, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol or cardiovascular disease, according to a news release.

Other risk factors include obesity, lack of exercise and a family history of vascular disease.

Dr. David Kastl, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon with Hilton Head Hospital, will oversee the screenings.

Appointments are required and space is limited.

Call 1-877-582-2737.

This story was originally published November 9, 2015 at 11:48 AM with the headline "Hilton Head Hospital to conduct free vascular screenings."