Community Involvement
Life Line Screening Testing
· Over 700,000 Strokes will occur this year alone!
· Stroke will cause approximately160,000 deaths this year – 3rd leading cause of death in U.S.
· Stroke is the #1 Reason for Nursing Home Entries
Life Line Screening Radiology will be performing a day of preventative health screenings at the Curves of Jefferson Township on Thursday, January 26, 2012.
Life Line Screening Radiology screens the carotid arteries in the neck for plaque (most strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage) and the arteries in the legs for peripheral arterial disease, which is linked to heart disease. They offer a third test that screens for aneurysms in the aortic vessel in the abdomen. Ruptured aortic aneurysms are the 13th leading cause of death in America (10th among men)! Life Line Screening Radiology will also offer a bone density screening to test your risk for osteoporosis.
“Why not just go to my doctor for these tests?” you may ask. The answer, although relatively surprising, is that your physician cannot order these tests without clear evidence of symptoms. Ironically, most people who suffer a stroke or aortic abdominal aneurysm never show any signs or symptoms that a major medical catastrophe is about to occur.
These non-invasive, completely painless vascular screenings take about 10 minutes each, and are offered for just forty-five dollars (5 vascular tests for $149.00). YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER. Appointments spaces are limited, so please sign up now by calling 1-800-636-0418.
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Our members get the very first opportunity to sign up. They will have the opportunity to receive a discount off the package price!
Members please email me if you would like to sign up. Name and Phone # to: Curvesjtown@aol.com.
RESULTS FROM THIS AWESOME EVENT. HOPEFULLY WE SAVED LIVES!
On behalf of the staff at Life Line Screening, we would like to thank you for allowing us to come to your community. The results from the 4/30/2010 screening are as follows:
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Carotid Artery Disease
Total Screened: 34
Within Normal Range: 13
Moderate: 20
Findings of Possible Significance: 1 |
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Atrial Fibrillation
Total Screened: 28
No Atrial Fibrillation: 28
Atrial Fibrillation: 0
Critical Heart Rate: 0 |
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Osteoporosis
Total Screened: 20
Low Risk: 16
Mild to Moderate Risk: 3
High Risk: 1 |
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Peripheral Arterial Disease
Total Screened: 33
Normal: 32
Abnormal: 1 |
Thank you for your help in bringing such an important service to the members of your community. We look forward to our next screening together.