Life Line Screening Radiology offers tests

Residents living in and around the Orchard Park and Buffalo communities can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke.

Beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, Life Line Screening Radiology will be at the Orchard Glen Retirement Community, 6055 Armor Road in Orchard Park.

The group will also provide screenings at 9 a.m. Friday, July 6 at the Evangelical Assembly of God, 1800 Maple Road in Amherst.

A stroke, known as a "brain attack," is ranked as the third leading killer in the world and the second among women. Through preventive screenings, the risk of having a stroke can be greatly reduced.

The screenings are fast and painless. They involve the use of ultrasound technology and scan for potential health problems related to blocked arteries, which can lead to a stroke; aortic aneurysms that can lead to a ruptured aorta; and hardening of the arteries in the legs.

Also offered for men and women is a bone density screening to assess the risk of osteoporosis.

"About half of the persons with significant carotid stenosis do not show any symptoms before they have a major stroke," said Dr. J. Crayton Pruitt of Life Line. "The stroke itself is the first symptom. We cannot wait for symptoms to occur before we diagnose and treat."

All four screenings take less than an hour to complete. A complete wellness package, including the stroke/carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, ankle brachial index and osteoporosis screenings, is $129.

For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1344.