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Stroke, Osteoporosis and AAA Screening

By Kathryn Stock, Life Line Screening

Life Line Screening UK, a leading provider of quality health screenings in the US, is now offering ultrasound screening for stroke risk, osteoporosis and AAA risk in the UK.

They offer five different health screenings using Doppler colour flow ultrasound:

• Carotid Artery/Stroke Screening that visualises fatty plaque build-up and measures the velocity of blood flow to the brain. Carotid artery disease is the most common cause of stroke. Stroke is the UK’s third leading killer. We asses your risk of stroke to enable you to discuss treatment options with your GP.
  
  
• 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. The majority of people with AAAs have no symptoms, but the mortality rate of a ruptured AAA is over 80%.
  
  
• Atrial Fibrillation Screening which checks for the most common type of irregular heart beat.  About 1 in 20 people over the age of 65 have Atrial Fibrillation which is known to increase your risk of stroke.
  
  
• Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening which checks for plaque build-up in the arteries of your arms and legs.  Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is closely linked to coronary artery disease and by identifying individuals with PAD; treatment options can be discussed with your GP to help reduce the risk of heart attack.
  
  
• Osteoporosis Screening that will check your bone density to asses your risk for osteoporosis, which causes 200,000 fractures a year in the UK. Osteoporosis is painless and silent in its early stages, so screening may be invaluable.

Kathryn Stock

More Information/Make Appointment

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Pre-register/make an appointment (Quote KSUK1):
Call 0800 011 3499
www.lifelinescreening.co.uk

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Life Line Screening also offer free Educational Workshops to raise awareness of the risks and symptoms of stroke. Contact Kathryn Stock on 0791 876 3628 or email: KStock@llsa.com