Life Line Screening Corp. Brings the Most Advanced Stroke Screening Program to Seattle.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 1999-- Life Line Screening, the largest provider of mobile screening services in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , announced today that it is bringing lifesaving screening technologies and services to the Seattle area. Life Line Screening has been setting the standard of excellence in mobile preventive health screening services since 1993. Life Line Screening alerts consumers to a potential health risk via state-of-the-art testing. Life Line screens for health conditions and diseases that often do not present any obvious symptoms. Preventive health screenings allow consumers to take an active role in the management of their own health care and disease prevention. Life Line Screening utilizes the most comprehensive quality assurance protocols available, beginning with state-of-the-art technology, comprehensive maintenance on the ultrasound equipment, RDMS/RVT registered and/or registry eligible sonographers, and all screening results are reviewed by a Board Certified board certified, adj the status of a dental specialist such as an orthodontist who has become a board diplomate by successfully completing the certification program of the recognized certification board in that area of practice. Physician and returned via return receipt certified mail certified mail n. Uninsured first-class mail for which proof of delivery is obtained. certified mail (US) n → Einschreiben nt . Life Line Screening will offer four non-invasive lifesaving health screens in Seattle, including: a Stroke screen that visualizes the build-up of fatty plaques in the carotid arteries Carotid arteries The four principal arteries of the neck and head. There are two common carotid arteries, each of which divides into the two main branches (internal and external). Mentioned in: Endarterectomy through ultrasound technology; an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm abdominal aortic aneurysm A focal aortic dilation of ≥ 50% ↑ in diameter, accompanied by distension and weakened aortic wall Epidemiology Incidence is rising 12/105–1951; 36/105 screen that detects the existence of an aneurysm aneurysm (ăn`y  rĭzəm), localized dilatation of a blood vessel, particularly an artery, or the heart. or enlargement in the abdominal aorta abdominal aorta Anatomy The portion of the aorta that begins below the diaphragm, extends to the bifurcation of the iliac arteries, and supplies blood to the abdominal viscera, pelvic organs and legs Branches Inferior phrenic, lumbar, celiac trunk, superior through
ultrasound visualization; an Ankle Brachial brachial /bra·chi·al/ (bra´ke-al) pertaining to the upper limb. bra·chi·al adj. Relating to the arm. brachial pertaining to the forelimb. Index that screens for peripheral arterial disease in the lower extremities using ultrasound technology; and an Osteoporosis screening that estimates the bone density of the heel to detect abnormal bone mass density, which may suggest a risk of osteoporosis. "Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of serious disability in this country. Since half of all individuals who experience a stroke have no prior symptoms, the need for screening is paramount," said Stuart Scott, Life Line's president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Physicians agree that ultrasound is the most accurate method available for identifying significant blockage of the carotid arteries," Scott said, adding, "Seventy five percent of all strokes are associated with blockages of the carotid arteries and Life Line provides the highest quality testing at a fraction of the normal cost through the simple economic principal of volume." Life Line's National Medical Director J. Crayton Pruitt, M.D., F.A.C.S., has devoted his career to the treatment of stroke and developed the Pruitt-Inahar Carotid carotid /ca·rot·id/ (kah-rot´id) pertaining to the carotid artery, the principal artery of the neck. ca·rot·id n. Shunt To divert, switch or bypass. . According to Dr. Pruitt, the best weapon against stroke remains prevention and he estimates that more than half of all strokes can be averted if people took appropriate preventative steps. In addition to vascular screening, Life Line Screening also provides health education -- with emphasis on the identification of risk factors associated with vascular disease, the control of modifiable factors, and recognition of the warning signs and symptoms of stroke and other vascular diseases vascular diseases, n.pl diseases of the peripheral circulatory system. . Life Line Screening has provided affordable, convenient, accurate, painless, and non-invasive screening services nationwide since 1993. Life Line Screening uses state-of-the-art technology, RDMS/RVT registered or registry eligible sonographers, and Board Certified physicians to review all screening results. Based in Houston, Life Line Screening is an independent non-referral service provider, fully licensed and insured, and has been a member of the Better Business Bureau since 1994. To schedule a screening at your location (or a location near you), please call 800/379-3659. For more information, you can visit Life Line Screening's website at http://www.lifelinescreening.com.
Life Line Screening Corp. will hold screening events
at the following locations in the Seattle area:
August 13, 1999
American Legion Post, No. 234
22909 56th Ave. W
Mountlake
August 16, 1999
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
1155 Broadway E
Seattle
August 17, 1999
Seattle Junior Chamber of Commerce
109 West Mercer St.
Seattle
August 18, 1999
Miller Community Center
330 19th Avenue E
Seattle
August 19, 1999
Eagles Aerie No. 1
6205 Corson Avenue S
Seattle
August 20, 1999
Community Center at Mercer View
8236 SE 24th Street
Mercer Island
August 23, 1999
Viewpointe on Queen Anne
2450 Aurora Ave. N
Seattle
August 24, 1999
Bayview Manor
11 West Aloha St.
Seattle
August 25, 1999
Magnolia Community Center
2550 34th Avenue W
Seattle
August 26, 1999
Holiday Inn, Boeing Field
11244 Pacific Highway S
Seattle
August 27, 1999
Holiday Inn, Express
4704 Park Center Avenue
Lacey
August 30, 1999
Ricketts Administration Center
18510 98th Avenue NE
Bethel
August 31, 1999
Lake City Community Center
12531 28th NE
Seattle
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