Stroke Prevention
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States for men and the second leading cause of death for women. It is also the number one reason people are admitted to the nursing home. What most people do not realize is that most strokes (up to 75%) can be prevented.

Save the Date!

Providence Baptist Church will be hosting a Life Line Screening for the community on Friday, February 2, 2007, appointment times from 9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Life Line Screening will perform four different health screenings using Doppler color flow ultrasound:

• Carotid Artery/Stroke Screening that visualizes fatty plaque buildup and measures the velocity of blood flow to the brain. $ 45.00- nearly 75% of strokes could have been prevented through screenings.
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening that detects an enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. $45.00- This is what Conway Twitty and Lucille Ball died from.
• Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening which checks for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) that is a condition in which the arteries that carry blood to the arms or legs become narrowed or clogged, slowing or stopping the flow of blood. PAD is closely linked to coronary artery disease and by identifying individuals with PAD; treatment can also help prevent heart attack and stroke. $45.00- This is the #1 cause of Diabetic amputation.
• Osteoporosis Screening is performed with a quantitative ultrasound bone densitometer, using the heel as a measurement site. This test estimates future fracture risk by comparing the participant’s bone density to reference values recommended by World Health Organization guidelines-$35.00
• Complete Wellness Package of all four tests- $129.00
• Vascular Package- $109.00

These screenings are completely painless, non-invasive, and typically not part of a routine physical. Tests using similar equipment in the hospital setting costs about $600-$1,000. Appointments start at 9:00 am but you must pre-register by calling 1-800-697-9693.