First Baptist Church in Quinlan will be hosting Life Line Screening on. Tuesday October 31st. Four different health screenings will be offered for people 40-years-old and older. The screenings are performed using Doppler color flow ultrasound systems and include the following:
1) A Carotid Artery Screening –visualizes the build up of plaque in the carotid arteries, which leads to stroke.(Up to 75% of all strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage);
2) An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) test – looks for an enlargement in the abdominal aorta that could lead to a ruptured aortic artery. The vast majority of people who have an aneurysm have no symptoms;
3) An Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)– screens for peripheral arterial disease in the lower extremities, which is closely linked to coronary artery disease.
4) And a bone density screening, which tests for the early detection of osteoporosis.
You must pre-register by calling 18004074557. These screenings are completely painless, non-invasive, and require ten minutes or less to complete. The cost is $35-$45 each or three for $109. Ask your Life Line Screening representative for details when registering.