WORTHINGTON -- Many people go through their daily routines without realizing how close they are to suffering a life-threatening stroke.
Stoke Detection Plus, a mobile vascular screening company, uses ultrasound technology to find blockages in the body's blood vessels that could lead to a stroke. The company will be screening from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the American Legion at 1906 Oxford St., Worthington.
During a Stroke Detection Plus screening, a certified ultrasound technician performs four preventative tests. These tests include the following:
- Carotid artery plaque build-up or blockage -- 75 percent of strokes are associated with blockage of the carotid arteries in the neck.
- Aortic aneurysm -- 80 percent of aneurysms occur in the abdominal area.
- Peripheral arterial disease -- Patients with vessel blockage in their arms or legs have four to six times greater risk of coronary heart disease.
- Osteoporosis -- An ultrasound scan of the heel can determine if osteoporosis has weakened the skeletal system.
Individuals may schedule any single test, any three tests for $100 or a complete wellness profile consisting of all four tests. A 90-second virtual tour of the screenings offered can be found on the Stroke Detection Plus Web site, www.strokedetectionplus.com .
Appointments are necessary. To set up an appointment, call 1-877-732-8258.
