Ten Minutes To Save Your Life

BROOKFIELD — Tuesday, October 2, at the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut, 2 Huckleberry Hill Road, Life Line Screening will offer area residents the opportunity to spend a few minutes doing something that could quite possibly save their lives.

Life Line Screening will offer three primary health screenings to detect the risk of stroke and vascular disease. These tests include a carotid artery screening test, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) test, and an ankle brachial index (ABI). In addition, Life Line Screening will also offer a bone density screening for women, which tests for the early detection of osteoporosis.

These fast, painless, and low-cost tests use ultrasound technology and will be conducted by a registered or registry-eligible ultrasound technologist. A board certified physician reviews the results of each test to ensure accuracy of the results before the findings are mailed to each individual.

Individuals whose screenings suggest further evaluation are encourage to seek appropriate follow-up care with their own physician.

Anyone interested in either the vascular or osteoporosis screening must register at least 24 hours in advance. Call 800-407-4557 to schedule an appointment. The tests are offered for $40 each, which compares to between $300 and $700 for similar diagnostic tests offered by hospitals and imaging centers.

Life Line Screening is the largest mobile vascular screening service in the nation. They have provided painless, noninvasive, ultrasound testing for thousands of individuals wanting to learn more about their cardiovascular health since 1991.

By offering the public these screenings, Life Line helps patients identify their risk for stroke and the presence of vascular disease or osteoporosis early enough for their physicians to begin preventative methods. For more information, contact Life Line Screening at 800-407-4557.