- Primary CareIf statins do not work for you for any reason, there are alternatives. Lipid lowering medicines that work on cholesterol mainly in the stomach are called anti-absorptives. Some are called bile acid or bile salt sequestrants. Some of these work as well or even better than statins. A few of the more common ones that are good alternatives to statins are Welchol and Zetia. These, like statins, are available by prescription from your primary care physician.
- ColonoscopyIf you are concerned about cancers and other pathology or diseases outside of the colon, virtual colonoscopy provides a look at other organs and can identify extra colonic findings such as live, kidney, aortic, or ovarian abnormalities.
- Erectile Dysfunction
- ElectrocardiogramFor most procedures, EKG electrodes are applied to the chest so as to electronically “freeze” cardiac activity. Studies are completed during one to two deep breaths as multiple images of the chest are obtained.
- Macular DegenerationOmega 3 Fatty Acids This is the most important supplement that you can take when it comes to heart health. Omega 3’s help prevent heart attacks and strokes and are also associated with reduction in the incidence of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Age-related macular degeneration. The trick is to make sure you are taking the right kind and right amount of omega 3’s on a daily basis. The Right Kind: The kind of omega 3 needed for heart health is the long-chained Omega 3’s known as EPA and DHA. DO NOT take any Omega 6. Omega 6’s cause inflammation. The Right Amount: If your heart scan shows Read More →
- Internal MedicineDr. Blanchet was raised in Louisiana on his family’s rice and cattle farm. He attended medical school at LSU and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Missouri. He began practice in Boulder in 1986 and opened his own private practice in 1998.
- Colon CancerColon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in this country. The incidence of colon cancer can be dramatically reduced with appropriate screening. Unfortunately, only about 40% of people who should be screened ever get any screening at all.
- Prostate CancerThe question now arises as to just what should men do about getting a PSA blood test for prostate cancer screening. U.S. Preventive Task Force says, no. What are the real life pros and cons about getting this test? What should one do if they are told not to have the test performed? Listen to how Dr. Blanchet uses the PSA test in his medical practice. Discover the key issues in prostate cancer screening. Read More →
- Lung CancerIf you have ever been a smoker, and most certainly, if you still smoke, treat yourself to a lung scan at FRPI. Current data shows that, when caught early enough, the survival rate for lung cancer is very high. By the time anything shows up on a standard chest x-ray, it is usually too late to be cured. One deep breath with our FDA approved CT scanner could save your life!
- UltrasoundThe Carotid Ultrasound Screen is a painless non-invasive screening test utilizing digital ultrasound technology. The carotid ultrasound is brief (approximately 10 minutes), does not require disrobing, and does not have any radiation exposure.
- Radiology
- Computed TomographyCat Scans or CT Scans may save your life with early detection. Preventive measures and early diagnosis can have significant effects on your life. Contact us today to find the right scan for you!