Wednesday, July 3, 2002
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Wednesday, July 3, 2002 |
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Life Line stroke screening coming to Fayetteville
ATLANTA Residents living in and around the Fayetteville area can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. Life Line Screening will be at the Catholic Church of St. Gabriel on July 13th. 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. "I am thankful to the Lord and Life Line Screening for saving my husband's life," said Sandra Waguespack of Roswell, Ga. Each screening requires ten minutes or less to complete and costs $40. A complete vascular screening package is $99, which is a savings of $21, and includes the Carotid/Stroke Artery screening, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Ankle Brachial Index screenings. Sign-up for a complete vascular screening; include the osteoporosis screening, and pay only $125, a savings of $30. Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation's leading provider of vascular screenings. Over 45 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 begin preventive procedures. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-643-6188. Preregistration is required.
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