Up to 80% of strokes CAN be prevented!

Stroke is the leading cause of death and permanent disability.

4 out of 5 stroke victims had no apparent warning signs.

Ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke.

Gujarati Samaj INC Atlanta would like to offer its members the chance to participate in a Life Line Screening Event. These screenings can help detect if you are at risk for stroke, vascular disease, heart disease, and diabetes.
Life Line Screening identifies disease BEFORE it can cause damage. Damage that can possibly lead to disability, a change in your quality of life, or even death. Without warning signs, most physicians are unable to order ultrasound screenings. Tragically, most vascular diseases have minimal warning signs. With early detection, you and your physician can work together to take control of your health.

Gujarati Samaj INC of Atlanta will offer all Indian community members a chance to participate in a Life Line Screening event on August 10th, 2013.

1. Stroke/Carotid Artery Screening – Ultrasound evaluation of the carotid arteries that screens for the buildup of fatty plaque. Up to 80% of all strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage.

2. Heart Rhythm Screening (Atrial Fibrillation)-Painless 6 lead EKG that can detect an irregular heart rhythm. Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke 5 fold.

3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening- Ultrasound is used to screen for the presence of an aneurysm in the abdominal aorta that could lead to a ruptured aortic artery with mortality rate of 80-94%.

4. Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening– Evaluates for plaque buildup in the lower extremities. It is 4-5 times more likely you will die from heart disease if you have PAD.

All 4 screenings in a community setting would be $149 but for members on August 10th it will be just $110. Payments can be made by check or cash, but please register and make payment before 6^th August 2013.

The vascular screenings are recommended for anyone 50 and older, or 40 and over with cardiovascular risk factors including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, afib, family history of stroke or heart disease, lack of exercise, and diet high in fat. They are non-invasive, painless, and take about 60 minutes to complete. All individual results are confidential. These screenings may just save your life!

Registration is required. Please call: Vasu Patel (404)401-4404, Navin Patel (678)570-5855