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Did you know that stroke is the number three cause of death in the United States, behind diseases of the heart and cancer? Exciting advances in the early detection of stroke are saving lives. You can reduce your risk of stroke by taking advantage of the special StrokeScore & More screening offered exclusively by Covenant Health. StrokeScore & More sessions are scheduled at LeConte Medical Center for Feb. 22 and 29, 2012. 

Your StrokeScore & More session will last approximately one hour and will include the following screenings:

• Stroke Self-Assessment

• Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) to screen for peripheral vascular disease

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ultrasound (AAA) to screen for weaknesses in the wall of the aorta

• Carotid Artery Screening to detect plaque build-up in the carotid arteries of the neck

• Lipid Profile to measure total cholesterol, the good (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and glucose. A 12-hour fast is required. (Medications can be taken with water. If you have diabetes, check with your physician before fasting.)

• Atrial fibrillation screening to detect heart arrhythmia

• Blood Pressure to detect high blood pressure

 LeConte Center offers StrokeScore & More at select times throughout the year. The complete screening package is $100, a great value for this life-saving test. To schedule your appointment in February, please call LeConte Medical Center at 453.WELL (9355). Appointments are limited and fill up quickly so schedule your test today.