Stroke risk screening
Sign up for a stroke risk screening
Residents living in and around the Springfield community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. Life Line Screening will be at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #148 on May 31. The site is located at 530 James Ave. in Springfield. 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 second among women. Through preventive screenings, the risk of having a stroke can be greatly reduced.
Screenings are fast, painless and low cost. They involve the use of ultrasound technology, and scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which can lead to a stroke, aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which are a strong predictor of heart disease. Also offered for men and women, is a bone density screening to assess their risk for osteoporosis.
"Since finding out that he had this condition, we have heard of several people with the same thing, some of which did not find it in time. Thank you and keep up the good work!" Helena and Harry, Enos Burlington, Mass.
Each screening requires 10 minutes or less to complete. A complete vascular screening package, including the Stroke/Carotid Artery, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Ankle Brachial Index (hardening of the arteries) screenings is $109. Sign up for a complete vascular package; include the osteoporosis screening and pay only $129.
Life Life Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation's leading provider of vascular screenings. Over 60 ultrasound teams are on staff to travel to your local community, bringing the screenings to you. 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 being preventive procedures.
For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 877-237-1287. Pre-registration is required.
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