Prevention of Strokes and Cardiovascular Disease Are in Reach for Women Over 50

Did you know plaque develops in your arteries as you age, and your risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease increases? The good news is 80% of stroke and cardiovascular disease can be prevented!1 Early detection can be the difference between life and death. One way to become aware through early detection is to schedule yearly […] The post Prevention of Strokes and Cardiovascular Disease Are in Reach for Women Over 50 appeared first on LivingBetter50.

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Prevention of Strokes and Cardiovascular Disease Are in Reach for Women Over 50

Did you know plaque develops in your arteries as you age, and your risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease increases? The good news is 80% of stroke and cardiovascular disease can be prevented!1

Early detection can be the difference between life and death. One way to become aware through early detection is to schedule yearly preventive health screenings. It is recommended to be screened annually if you are 40 years or older so you can continue to enjoy your lifestyle!

Schedule your annual health screening here

You don’t even have to go to your doctor to get preventive health screenings these days, thanks to Life Line Screening’s in-person screening locations. Each year they host more than 14,000 events across the U.S. Through those clinics, the company has provided preventive screenings to more than 10 million people since 1993 and is a leader in the industry.

strokes and cardiovascular disease 

Life Line Screening offers a stroke and cardiovascular disease risk package of 5 preventive health screenings in 1 appointment for $149. The screening package includes: 

Carotid Artery Disease Screening

An ultrasound is performed to screen the carotid arteries for buildup of fatty plaque.  This buildup, called atherosclerosis, is one of the leading causes of stroke. 

Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening

An Ankle-Brachial Index test is performed using blood pressure cuffs on the arms and legs.   It is important to screen for PAD because it increases the risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack or stroke.2 

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

An ultrasound is performed to screen the abdominal aorta for the presence of an enlargement or aneurysm.   AAA can lead to a ruptured aortic artery, which is a life-threating medical emergency. 

Atrial Fibrillation

strokes and cardiovascular diseaseA 6-lead electrocardiogram is performed by placing sensors on the arms and legs to screen for Atrial Fibrillation.  AFib can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure and other heart-related complications.3 

Osteoporosis Screening

An ultrasound is performed to measure the shin bone for abnormal bone mass density.   This can help assess the risk of osteoporosis, a disease where bones become weak and brittle. 

Schedule Your Preventive Health Screening

In 2023 alone, Life Line Screening: 

  • Provided screenings for over 636,000 customers. 
  • Held events at over 14,000 locations nationwide.
  • Discovered 46,004 abnormal results. 
  • Identified 10,116 critical findings that needed immediate medical attention.

At Life Line Screening, we empower people to understand their risks, take action, and make a plan with their doctors! Your health matters to us. 

Don’t wait. Schedule your annual screening now!

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  1.  American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/get-involved/advocate/federal-priorities/cdc-prevention-programs 
  2. American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/peripheral-artery-disease/about-peripheral-artery-disease-pad   
  3. American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/atrial-fibrillation  

These tests cannot detect all risk factors for all conditions, such as and including the presence of coronary artery disease.  

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