MEN ARE FROM MARS. WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS THEY HAVE DIFFERENT RISKS FOR VASCULAR DISEASE & STROKE, TOO
While many may think of heart disease being closely related to a condition seen in men, women are just as, if not more, susceptible to this condition. An estimated 8,000,000 American women are living with heart disease, and nearly 500,000 American women die each year from cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke). Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death amongst women, killing nearly twice as many women in the United States than all forms of cancer.
In a study published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery, several characteristics were discovered that may place women at higher risk for developing these diseases. The possibility of developing a vascular condition greatly increases after menopause. Thanks to technology and advancements in medicine, women are living far past the onset of menopause. Another possible factor is the size of the carotid and vertebral arteries in the neck. Women’s arteries are smaller, and it takes less plaque build-up in these arteries to impede blood flow, which could lead to a stroke.
Preventive health screenings can alert women to these types of conditions before a catastrophic event occurs, Calvary United Methodist Church is pleased to host the life-saving services of Life Line Screening, the nation’s largest provider of community-based preventive screenings, in order to help local residents identify their risk of stroke, vascular disease and osteoporosis before the catastrophic effects of these conditions can occur. The event is open to local residents and will be held on Monday, January 26, 2009.
The conditions for which Life Line Screening screens are considered “silent killers” because they often strike without warning. Symptoms are rarely present and if they are, they are generally subtle, almost unnoticeable. In fact, four out of five people who have had a stroke showed no apparent warning signs prior to their attack. A simple screening may prevent death or disability.
Life Line Screening uses ultrasound technology to scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries, which can lead to a stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms, which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease; and a bone density screening for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis.
To pre-register for a screening contact Life Line Screening at 1-888-653-6441 to make an appointment.
About Life Line Screening
Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation’s leading provider of community-based vascular screenings. Ultrasound teams are on staff across the nation to bring preventive screenings to convenient locations in local communities for area residents. These non-invasive, inexpensive and painless, ultrasound tests help people identify their risk for stroke, vascular diseases or osteoporosis early enough for their physician to begin preventive procedures. Visit the web site at www.lifelinescreening.com.
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