Residents living in and around the Clearwater community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. Life Line Screening will be at the YMCA of the Suncoast - Clearwater Branch, December 6. The site is located at 1005 South Highland Avenue in Clearwater. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.
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.
All four screenings take less than an hour 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, including the osteoporosis screening and pay only $129.
Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation's leading provider of vascular screenings. Over 75 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 1-877-697-9721. Pre-registration is required.