April 10 / By appointment

​Life Line Screening will be at GFUMC on April 10 to offer preventive health screenings to help individuals identify their risk for various cardiovascular and bone-related conditions. Their comprehensive screening package includes five key tests:

• Carotid Artery Disease Screening: Utilizes ultrasound to detect fatty plaque buildup in the carotid arteries, a leading cause of stroke.

• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Screening: Employs the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) test with blood pressure cuffs on the arms and legs to identify PAD, which increases the risk of heart attack or stroke.

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening: Uses ultrasound to check for enlargements or aneurysms in the abdominal aorta that could lead to life-threatening ruptures.​

• Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Screening: Conducts a 6-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) by placing sensors on the arms and legs to detect irregular heart rhythms associated with AFib, which can lead to blood clots, stroke, and heart failure.​

• Osteoporosis Risk Assessment: Measures bone density in the shin bone using ultrasound to assess the risk of osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and brittle.