Angio Screens offered at Civic Center
Every 40 seconds, an American has a stroke. More than 1.1 million people are impaired, and many live in nursing homes as a result of a stroke. $73 billion a year is spent in this country on healthcare related to stroke. Experts now agree that many strokes are preventable. One in 2.5 women will die of heart disease or stroke, compared with one in 30 from breast cancer. But you can substantially reduce many of your risk factors for heart disease and stroke with a few simple lifestyle changes. And if you’ve already had heart disease or stroke, the lifestyle changes can help you to a more successful recovery.
Early detection of risk factors by AngioScreen®, is also life saving. AngioScreens®, are completely painless and involve no radiation. The screening is only $80 and includes carotid artery ultrasound, blood pressure, ankle brachial index (both legs), body mass index, peak systolic velocity, heart rate and heart rhythm EKG. The test provides participants with information about blood circulation and risk of heart disease and stroke. Immediately following the AngioScreen®, individuals receive a consultation in addition to a color ultrasound picture printout and digital record showing a picture of their carotid arteries.
Administered by Redmond Occupational Health, AngioScreens® are being offered to the general public by appointment on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 8am – 6pm at the Chattooga Chamber / Civic Center in Redmond’s Scan Van. The event is being hosted locally by the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce and the Summerville-Trion Optimist Club. AngioScreens® are NOT covered by insurance, but Redmond is able to provide the screening at a cost of only $80, a significant savings to you. If these screenings were done separately at a hospital, the cost could run several thousand dollars. Payments types accepted are cash, check, credit, debit and tax saver/flex spending cards. Tax saver/flex spending receipts will be provided. To schedule your appointment, please call Redmond Occupational Health central scheduling at 855-847-0781.
