CardioVision® is a non-invasive, inexpensive prevention tool for those who may not even know they are at risk of heart disease, says Susie Nelson, general manager of Village Fitness Club. The FDA-approved test identifies hardening of the arteries and plaque development through the Arterial Stiffness Index. The measurement, which examines elasticity of the arteries, correlates with blockage.

Used by cardiologists, medical schools, and other health care professionals worldwide, the CardioVision screening clinically correlates to computed tomography and MR imaging. The patented CardioVision equipment is provided by International Medical Device Partners, Inc., of Las Vegas. Qualified professionals trained in the use of the equipment perform screenings nationwide. For the Village Fitness program, trained professionals from Denver-based Management Service, LLC, a CardioVision provider, will conduct the screenings, and then discuss individual results with participants immediately afterward.

"This type of screening is one of the best things we can offer Douglas County residents," says Nelson. "CardioVision is an excellent example of Village Fitness' commitment to provide programs that focus on wellness, development of healthy lifestyles, prevention of problems, and improvement of overall fitness."

Cost for the CardioVision screening is $50 per person (Village Fitness Club member) or $55 (non-member). Registration is available by calling Village Fitness at 303-688-4949.

Village Fitness (www.villagefitnessclub.com), Castle Rock's first full-service fitness club, is located in The Village at Castle Pines Marketplace, at the southeast corner of Happy Canyon Road and High­way 85. Servicing more than 1,500 members from Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Sedalia, and surrounding areas, the facility provides strength training and cardiovascular equipment, free weights, a full complement of group exercise classes, personal training, weight management program, and interactive childcare center.