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Life Line representative stresses importance of health screenings
Nikki Losiewicz, a representative from Life Line Screening, presented programs to Terrell Kiwanis Club and Lions Club members this month about measures that can be taken to prevent strokes and steps to detect a possible stroke victim.
According to Losiewicz, 80 percent of stroke victims have no apparent warning signs. Ultrasound screenings can help individuals avoid a stroke, a leading cause of death and permanent disability.
Losiewicz said individuals should be screened in case they have an undetected health problem.
“Life Line screening provides a variety of tests that would cost you thousands of dollars and could provide information that may save your life,” Losiewicz said.
Losiewicz said physicians typically will not order expensive diagnostic testing unless it is a medical necessity. However, if a disease is detected through a Life Line screening, a physician can proceed with further evaluation and determine the correct course of treatment.
Losiewicz said 8 to 10 percent of participants have been found to have vascular abnormalities and 35 percent are found to be at high risk for bone loss.
Tests take approximately one hour and are non-invasive in nature. For $139, individuals can have the heart rhythm package (stroke/carotid artery screening, heart rhythm screening (atrial fibrillation), abdominal aortic aneurysm screening and peripheral arterial disease screening). For $10 more, osteoporosis screening can be included
Blood tests also are available which can detect other risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.
According to Losiewicz, 80 percent of stroke victims have no apparent warning signs. Ultrasound screenings can help individuals avoid a stroke, a leading cause of death and permanent disability.
Losiewicz said individuals should be screened in case they have an undetected health problem.
“Life Line screening provides a variety of tests that would cost you thousands of dollars and could provide information that may save your life,” Losiewicz said.
Losiewicz said physicians typically will not order expensive diagnostic testing unless it is a medical necessity. However, if a disease is detected through a Life Line screening, a physician can proceed with further evaluation and determine the correct course of treatment.
Losiewicz said 8 to 10 percent of participants have been found to have vascular abnormalities and 35 percent are found to be at high risk for bone loss.
Tests take approximately one hour and are non-invasive in nature. For $139, individuals can have the heart rhythm package (stroke/carotid artery screening, heart rhythm screening (atrial fibrillation), abdominal aortic aneurysm screening and peripheral arterial disease screening). For $10 more, osteoporosis screening can be included
Blood tests also are available which can detect other risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.
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