— BlackPoint Diagnostics —
cardiovascular ultrasound for seniors throughout Southern Maine — performed at our Falmouth imaging center, assisted living facility, or nursing care center. No driving. No waiting rooms. No referral required.
— The Access Problem —
The patients who most need cardiovascular screening are often the ones least able to access it through traditional channels. For older adults, the barriers are real and compounding:
No longer driving, relying on family schedules, or unable to afford ride services to imaging centers miles away.
Difficulty getting in and out of cars, navigating large hospital corridors, or remaining still on hard imaging tables.
Hospital imaging appointments booked 4–8 weeks out — and that's before insurance authorization delays are added.
For many older patients, going to a hospital — even for a simple outpatient scan — triggers significant stress and avoidance.
BlackPoint eliminates every one of those barriers:
Your home, your chair, your schedule. A single study is $397 in Falmouth or $597 at your home. No travel, no logistics, no relying on anyone else to get there.
We bring a portable table and all equipment. Scans are done lying down in a familiar, private environment.
No weeks-long waits. Appointments typically available within 3–5 days throughout Southern Maine.
A dedicated sonographer (RDCS, RVT) focused entirely on you — no rushing, no crowded waiting room.
— Recommended Scans —
Four studies have the highest clinical value in adults over 60. All four are available at your location.
The most complete non-invasive heart test. Evaluates ejection fraction (heart pumping strength), valve function, wall motion, and chamber size. Critical for detecting heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and valve disease — all of which increase sharply with age.
Detects plaque and stenosis in the carotid arteries — the direct pathway to stroke. Particularly important for anyone with a history of hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking, or prior TIA (mini-stroke). Two-thirds of all strokes occur in adults over 65.
A USPSTF Grade B recommendation for all men aged 65–75 who have ever smoked. Abdominal aortic aneurysms are silent until they rupture — and rupture is fatal in about 81% of cases (USPSTF). Detection takes 20 minutes. Also recommended for women with significant cardiac risk factors.
Deep vein thrombosis is significantly more common in older adults with limited mobility, recent surgery, or long periods of inactivity. A DVT that travels to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) is life-threatening. Both legs evaluated in a single session.
— For Families —
Many of our patients are arranged by adult children who are managing a parent's health from near or far. The process is straightforward — you book the appointment online, enter your parent's address, and we handle the rest. The report is delivered to whatever email address you specify.
If you have questions before booking — about which scans are most appropriate, what your parent should expect, or how to prepare — call us directly at (207) 409-7797. We're happy to walk through it with you.
Results are shared with any physician you designate. Many families use BlackPoint findings to initiate a cardiology referral or inform an upcoming PCP visit.
Sonographer arrives with all equipment — no setup burden on you or your parent.
Performed lying down, no discomfort, no needles. Takes 20–60 minutes depending on study.
Dr. Gandelman's written report delivered by secure email — clear, plain-language findings.
— Facility Visits —
BlackPoint Diagnostics provides on-site cardiovascular ultrasound at assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, memory care centers, and continuing care retirement communities throughout Southern Maine. We coordinate directly with facility staff to minimize disruption and maximize resident comfort.
For facility administrators: we offer group screening days, resident-by-resident scheduling, and direct report delivery to your on-site medical team. Contact us to discuss a facility program.
Individual room visits or common-area setup — we adapt to your facility's layout and resident needs.
Coordinated with nursing staff. Results delivered directly to attending physicians and care teams.
Patient, unhurried approach. We take the time needed to ensure comfort for cognitively vulnerable residents.
Group screening events, individual appointments, or ongoing scheduled programs — we work with your calendar.
— Your Clinical Team —
Every scan performed to hospital protocol. Every report written by a fellowship-trained cardiologist.
Dual-credentialed sonographer (RDCS, RVT) in cardiovascular (RDCS) and vascular (RVT) ultrasound. Founder of BlackPoint Diagnostics. Performs all studies to ASE and SVU protocol standards.
Board-certified cardiologist with subspecialty certification in echocardiography. Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Yale/Cornell Clinical Instructor. Interprets every study personally.
— Schedule Today —
$397 per scan · No referral needed · Falmouth imaging center, serving Southern Maine · Cardiologist-reviewed report in 24–48 hours · HSA/FSA accepted