Life Line Screening will offer stroke and osteoporosis screening Nov. 16 in dePaul Hall, Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability, and 80 percent of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to the stroke.
Screenings can identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease.
A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered, and is appropriate for both men and women.
These screenings are fast, noninvasive and painless. All five screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. Packages start at $139. Pre-registration is required. Anyone needing additional information or wishing to schedule an appointment may call 1-877-237-1287 or visit the web site at www.lifescreening.com.
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Life Line Screening will offer stroke and osteoporosis screening Nov. 16 in dePaul Hall, Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability, and 80 percent of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to the stroke.
Screenings can identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease.
A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered, and is appropriate for both men and women.
These screenings are fast, noninvasive and painless. All five screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. Packages start at $139. Pre-registration is required. Anyone needing additional information or wishing to schedule an appointment may call 1-877-237-1287 or visit the web site at www.lifescreening.com.
