E.L. office offering several screenings
EAST LONGMEADOW Residents living in and around the East Longmeadow community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or a serious bone fracture. Life Line Screening will be at East Village Place on Jan. 10. The site is located at 50 Benton Dr. in East Longmeadow. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.
A stroke, also known as a "brain attack," is ranked as the third leading killer in the world, and the leading cause of nursing home admissions. Stroke often occurs without warning. The good news is that painless screening can help identify problems that can lead to stroke before it is too late.
Screenings are fast, painless and affordable. They help identify potential health problems such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women.
These screenings are important because of the silent and often debilitating nature of the conditions. The majority of strokes are caused by plaque build up in the carotid arteries. The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the body, and a weakness in the walls of the artery can cause a ballooning called an aneurysm, which can rupture. A ruptured aneurysm is generally fatal. Peripheral arterial disease or PAD is also known as "hardening of the arteries." Sufferers have a four-six fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Risk is evaluated through a measurement called the "Ankle-Brachial Index," which is obtained by reading the systolic pressure in the ankle and arm. Atrial fibrillation is also known as irregular heart rhythm. This condition is associated with an increased risk of stroke.
Register for the stroke, vascular disease and heart rhythm screenings (including free osteoporosis screening) for $149. All five screenings take 60 - 90 minutes to complete.
Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation's leading provider of vascular screenings. Over 85 ultrasound teams are on staff to travel to local communities, bring the screenings to residents. These non-invasive, inexpensive and painless, ultrasound tests help people identify their risk for stroke, vascular diseases or osteoporosis early enough for their physician to begin preventive procedures.
For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 877-237-1287 or visit us on the web at www.lifelinescreening.com Pre-registration is required.
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