Screenings Help Reduce The Risk Of Stroke

Residents living in and around Newtown can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. Life Line Screening will be at The Homesteads At Newtown on Friday, April 23.

A stroke, also known as a “brain attack,” is ranked as the third leading killer in the world, and the second among women. Through preventative 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 the risk for osteoporosis.

Each screening requires ten 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 $99. Sign-up for a complete vascular package; include the osteoporosis screening and pay $125.

Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become a leading provider of vascular screenings. These noninvasive, inexpensive, and painless ultrasound tests help people identify their risk for stroke, vascular diseases, or osteoporosis early enough for their physician to begin preventative procedures.

For more information regarding these screenings, or to schedule an appointment, call 800-407-4557. Preregistration is required.