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Heart and blood vessel disease — also called heart disease — includes numerous problems, many of which are related to a process called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a condition that develops when a substance called plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries. This buildup narrows the arteries, making it harder for blood to flow through. If a blood clot forms, it can stop the blood flow. This can cause a heart attack or stroke.

Heart disease is the number 1 cause of death for both men and women in the U.S.

YES! Reducing risk of heart disease includes not smoking, eating healthy, managing high blood pressure, keeping cholesterol low, managing diabetes, and doing 30 minutes of activity (even just walking) for 30 minutes 5 days a week.

Many people are at risk for diseases such as stroke and heart disease but experience no symptoms. Early detection and control can prevent major consequences down the road. For example, a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a major warning sign for a full-blown stroke, but only about 15-20% of people who have a stroke have a warning TIA. (Source: American Heart Association)

Our High Sensitivity CRP test will check for inflammation in the body. New studies indicate that CRP is a reliable indicator of risk for undetected heart disease.

An AWV is a healthcare benefit from Medicare that provides you with a personalized plan for better health. It evaluates current health status, identifies chronic disease risk factors and ensures that you are not missing recommended Medicare preventive services. It’s a new approach from Medicare-doing more to help people stay healthy and independent for all who have earned the benefit. If you have additional questions, please call Life Line Community Healthcare toll-free at 1-800-449-2389.

Life Line Screening uses state of the art equipment, highly trained technicians, and board-certified physicians to review all test results before they are sent to you. We are experts in preventive screenings, and we have conducted 8 million screenings since 1993.

The purpose of preventive screening is to identify risk for chronic disease so it can be addressed before it progresses any further. Your doctor will manage any steps that need to be taken after you receive the results from your preventive screening.

Life Line Screening has been in operation since 1993 and provides services throughout the contiguous United States. Since inception, we have screened over 8 million people.

If you are able to stand and support your weight, we can administer all our available screenings. We can assist you with turning around and sitting on the table and then assist you to help you lie down on the exam table. You are welcome to bring an assistant to help you.

Yes, our equipment is usable for people up to 500lbs. However, it is important that the individual can move on his or her own, or with the help of a family member or friend and can lift themselves onto the beds. Our staff cannot be responsible for lifting customers.

No physicians are on site. Just as in hospitals, the ultrasound is conducted by a qualified technologist and shared with the doctor afterward for review.

Approximately 30 days.

We are a non-referral vascular screening service. We partner with 72 local hospitals across the country, but your medical information is kept private. All information and preventive health screening results are sent directly back to you to share with your own physician.

We try to accommodate people’s work schedules with check-in times that are early in the day or during lunch. We also often offer later weekday screenings as well as some screenings on Saturdays.

We have more than 60 ultrasound teams that conduct screenings in communities across all 48 contiguous US states. We use rooms in facilities such as places of worship, senior centers, civic buildings, community centers and corporations. Click here to find a location near you.

Life Line Screening is aware of the concerns surrounding the quality of preventive public health screenings, and has taken every measure to ensure our screenings are of the highest quality. No test is 100% accurate, but our results are comparable to those you would receive in an accredited hospital vascular lab. Life Line Screening uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology and highly skilled sonographers to perform our screenings. As part of our strict quality control, all results are then reviewed by board-certified physicians to ensure accuracy. Written reports are mailed to participants within 21 days, and we encourage all participants to share the reports with their physicians. We are also engaged in ongoing research with first-tier medical institutions to help advance the understanding of the causes of vascular disease and to further our public health initiatives.

We use the same state-of-the-art technologies that are standard in hospitals across the country for all our screenings. We are continually evaluating new equipment to ensure that our equipment is the most advanced.

All machines perform a self-diagnostic check and continually re-calibrate throughout the day. They also undergo regular maintenance check-ups, as required by the manufacturer.

Our highly skilled, experienced sonographers and medical technologists have all completed formal medical and ultrasound programs, clinical rotations and specialized training. We employ over 700 highly trained healthcare professionals, more than any other screening company in the United States.

Our aim is to identify the presence of an unrecognized health problem and to encourage those with significant disease to follow up with their personal physician for a more detailed evaluation. We do this by offering simple, accurate, affordable screenings that detect whether or not the more costly comprehensive exam is necessary.

A typical screening appointment takes about 90 minutes, including several minutes of paperwork before the actual screening process. The exact time depends on the number of screenings scheduled during your appointment, the level of disease, your vascular anatomy and your body type. Accuracy and quality output are essential to us, so we make every effort to balance that with respect for your schedule.

It depends on which screenings you are having. Once you register for a screening, you will receive specific preparation instructions and the information will be included in your confirmation letter/email. It is important for you to follow those directions in order to get the most accurate results.

The Life Line Screening Afib test is a limited EKG for a specific moment in time. EKGs through your doctor may check for additional rhythm problems or test for a longer period of time. If intermittent Afib is suspected, the doctor may ask you to wear a Holter Monitor so the rhythm can be measured over several days. Source: American Heart Association