03/21/2023
According to the American Stroke Association, 80% of strokes are preventable yet stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Everyone needs to learn the warning signs because during a stroke, time is of the essence. On average, every minute that a stroke goes untreated 1.9 million brain cells die. Go to www.stroke.org to learn more.
On Tuesday, March 21st at Shiloh Baptist Church Life Line Screening will be offering safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that do not require you to disrobe. These screenings are typically not a part of a routine physical. To be proactive about your health for yourself and your family, register for these health screenings today.
A package of four screenings to identify risk for stroke, heart disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:
• Carotid artery ultrasound to identify plaque buildup in the carotid arteries, a major risk factor for stroke. 80% of strokes are preventable, 75% have no warning signs!
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound to identify presence of an enlargement in the largest blood vessel in the body.
• An EKG to identify the presence of atrial fibrillation, which increases the risk for stroke!
• Ultrasound of the lower legs to look for plaque buildup known as peripheral arterial disease
These four screenings are offered for only $149, take 60-90 minutes to complete and do not require you to disrobe. To learn more and to schedule your appointment call 1-800-679-5161, text the word circle to 216-279-1607 or visit Life Line Screening’s website at https://llsa.social/HC. When you are proactive with your health, you have a chance for more tomorrows
an ultrasound is performed to screen the carotid arteries (a pair of blood vessels in the neck that deliver blood to your brain) for buildup of fatty plaque. This buildup, called atherosclerosis, is one of the leading causes of stroke.