Frequently Asked Questions
Will insurance or Medicare cover these exams?
Typically, no. Insurance and Medicare usually won’t cover these preventive screenings unless an individual is already showing symptoms. Meaning, they won’t pay until the condition has progressed.
However, if we detect a problem, the patient’s PCP will have the evidence needed to secure insurance or Medicare coverage for follow-up tests and treatments.
How easy is the process to partner with Stroke Scan?
Our process is seamless and straightforward. We provide complete support for organizing the event. You’ll have educational resources and marketing materials for internal promotion, and a member of our team will be on-site to handle sign-ups.
Once you reach out, we’ll guide you through every step.
Is Stroke Scan Plus affiliated with any hospital?
No, we are a private company with highly skilled and well-qualified technicians, and we have Board-Certified Radiologists in every state review all of our images. The patients are then referred to their PCP.
What qualifications do your techs have?
Our skilled and qualified ultrasound techs are graduates from accredited ultrasound schools and have extensive experience in the field.
How does the equipment compare to that of a hospital?
Our state-of-the-art equipment is the same as those hospitals use, but designed for mobile applications.
How do these scans compare to diagnostic scans in a hospital?
It is essentially the same test, except that we do not provide a diagnosis. If something is found, we can send results to the individual’s PCP for further testing and diagnosis.
How often should an individual be screened?
Frequency depends on family history of cardiovascular disease or cancer. Our screenings are affordable and informative enough to be done annually.
While vascular disease progresses slowly in the mild or non-advanced stages, cysts or tumors that may be cancerous can appear at any time, especially in areas like the thyroid, gall bladder, liver, or kidneys. If moderate vascular disease is found, the individual may consider getting scans every 6 months.
Even if no issues are found, we recommend the individual share the results with their doctor to establish a baseline for future reference.
How long does the screening process take?
Usually 20-30 minutes for all exams. Set aside 60-90 minutes for delays which are out of our control.
When will the patient get their results?
Usually 3-4 weeks, but could be more or less time depending on capacity and demand.
Life-threatening results will be expedited for quicker response.
What are the risk factors for stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and diseases of the organs?
Several factors can increase your risk for stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and diseases of the organs. These include:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Age (especially 55+)
- Family history of stroke, heart attack, aortic aneurysms, or cancer
- Diabetes
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Smoking
- Heavy alcohol use
- Obesity