Our Services
Health & Wellbeing
Health assessment on a completely new level...
We have invested heavily in new state of the art equipment. With the opening of our new Medical Imaging & Screening Centre 3fivetwo will offer a health assessment service that is on a completely new level.
A health assessment gives you the opportunity to get a detailed picture of your overall health and well being, enabling us to detect any illness at an early stage allowing for easier management of the condition and a more successful treatment.
You may choose from our menu of health assessments or tailor the service to suit your individual needs and family history with region specific and add on packages or tests and examinations.
Services include:
Aortic Aneurysm Screening - Ultrasound
Abominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Service
Aortic Aneurysm- An aortic aneurysm is a weakened and bulging area in the aorta which is the major blood vessel that carries blood to the body directly from the heart. If this bulge subsequently ruptures it can be a life threatening condition. Most small and slow-growing aortic aneurysms don't rupture, but large, fast-growing aortic aneurysms may do so without any warning. Depending on the size and rate at which the aortic aneurysm is growing, treatment may vary from regular screening through to emergency surgery.
Symptoms- Aortic aneurysms often grow slowly and usually without symptoms, making them difficult to detect. Thankfully some aneurysms will never rupture and simply need to have regular screening.
As an aortic aneurysm grows, some people may notice:
-A pulsating feeling near the front abdominal wall
-Tenderness or pain in the abdomen or chest
-General unexplained back pain
Aneurysms can develop anywhere along the aorta, but most occur in the abdomen and are hence called abdominal aortic aneurysms. Aneurysms that occur in the part of the aorta that's higher up in your chest are called thoracic aortic aneurysms.
Who is at risk?
Anyone with the symptoms above should see a doctor urgently. In addition to this anyone over the age of 60yrs and who has risk factors for developing an aortic aneurysm should consider regular screening for the condition. If you have a family history of aortic aneurysm, your doctor may recommend regular ultrasound exams to screen for aortic aneurysm.
The principle risk factors include:
- Age. Abdominal aortic aneurysms occur in the 60+yrs population.
- High blood pressure. Increased blood pressure damages the blood vessels in the body, raising your chances of developing an aneurysm.
- Smokers. Those who have smoked at some stage during their life are at an increased risk. As with most diseases the duration and intensity of the smoking increases the risk.
- Family history. Those who have a family history of aortic aneurysm are at increased risk...
- Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis, which is the build up of fatty substances (and plaques) on the lining of the blood vessels increases your risk of an aneurysm.
- Sex. Males are up to 10 times more likely to develop aortic aneurysms than females. Women are however still at risk...
- Ethnicity. Aneurysms occur more commonly in the Caucasian (white) population.
Diagnosis- If you suspect that you have an aneurysm there are numerous simple tests that can confirm a diagnosis. These tests include:
Abdominal ultrasound...During this painless exam, you will lie on your back on an examination table and a small amount of acoustic gel is applied to your abdomen. The doctor presses a small ultrasound probe against the skin on your abdomen in a similar manner to that of a baby scan which a pregnant mother would have. During this scan which will last just a few seconds the Doctor will measure the width of the aorta and ensure that there are no areas of concern. The doctor is a consultant radiologist who will have performed this and much more complex tests in the past.
For certain tests and conditions the Consultant may wish to advise a CT or MRI scan as well.
Healthy Heart
This self referred clinic is designed to promote a healthy cardiovascualr system. The team of Doctors and Clinical Physiologists will deliver a cardiovascular risk assessment which you can then use to identfy changes in your lifetsyle or alternatively other specialist tests if required.
Region specific packages
3fivetwo offer a number of specific, bespoke or region specific Health Screening packages for the individual with more specific health concerns either related to current symptoms, family history concerns or a desire to be proactive about their own healthcare and well being.
Snoring and Sleep Clinic
Snoring, as well as being socially embarrassing, is a major cause of marital disharmony and can even lead to the breakdown of relationships. Many individuals are unaware of their snoring and it can often leave both the snorer and their loved ones tired and irritable following a night of interrupted sleep.
Tailored Health Assessments
At 3fivetwo our health assessments are tailored to suit your individual needs, you can identify any worries you may have about your health and we can incorporate that into your assessment - helping to give you peace of mind and manage whatever might lie ahead.
Weight Loss Clinic inc.Dietician and Bariatric Surgery
Consultations are held at the Medical Imaging Centre at 6 Lisburn Road, where you can be seen in a confidential setting while dedicated staff will discuss your weight loss options. These can vary according to your specific needs and may involve a specific weight loss programme devised by our resident Dieticians or indeed a consultation with the Weight Loss Surgery Group. We also offer the full range of after care that is required following surgery and will extend this service to those who have not previously been involved with 3fivetwo post surgery.
For appointments with the Dieticians or for Gastric Banding please call the Imaging centre directly on 02890 735266
