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Are You
At Risk?
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Stroke Prevention Plus offers
convenient, affordable and confidential screenings for
Stroke, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Vascular
Disease and Osteoporosis. |
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Stroke |
Abdominal
Aortic Aneurysm |
Peripheral
Vascular Disease |
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This screening visualizes the buildup
of fatty plaque in the carotid arteries that can lead
to stroke, 75% of which could be prevented with
screening. |
This screening visualizes the existence
of an aneurysm in the abdominal aorta that can rupture
and be fatal. |
This screening checks for blockage in
the legs. |
Risk Factors
High blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol,
diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, family
history, transient ischemic attack (TIA's) |
Risk Factors
Family history, smoking, high blood pressure, being a
white male |
Risk Factors
Diabetes, high blood pressure, history of coronary
artery disease |
Symptoms
Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the face,
arms or legs. Sudden loss of vision or slurred speech,
sudden dizziness or severe headaches. TIA's (mini
stroke). |
Symptoms
Vast majority are without symptoms. |
Symptoms
Numbness or tingling in the legs, loss
of hair on toes and feet, cramping in the legs that is
relieved with rest. |
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Osteoporosis |
This screening
checks bone density |
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Risk Factors |
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High Blood Pressure
Carotid Artery Disease
Cigarette Smoking
Family History
Diabetes
Obesity
High Cholesterol
TIAs - Minor Stroke
Inactive Lifestyle
Heart Disease
Race & Age |
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