Love your Heart for Less Money

You may ask: How can I love my heart for less money? There is one way that you can protect your heart by spending a total of US$139.00 for five different screening tests even without medical insurance coverage. If you will request your doctor to order for the five tests, it will cost you more than US$350.00.

Life Line Screening offers the following services, without referral from any doctor:

• 1.  Stroke/Carotid Artery Screening. An ultrasound scanning of your carotid arteries that will show the buildup of fatty plaque. This screening is recommended because over 145,000 people died from strokes last year and 80% of them had not experienced any apparent symptoms.
• 2.  Hearth Rhythm Screening (Atrial Fibrillation). A quick test where EKG electrodes are attached to your arms and legs to determine the presence or absence of an irregular heartbeat. This screening is recommended because atrial fibrillation increases the risk of heart stroke 5 times as you age. If you are a smoker, you are at a much higher risk.
• 3.  Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening. An ultrasound scanning for your abdominal aneurysm if it is becoming larger in normal size that could result to ruptured aorta.
• 4.  Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening. This test will show if the narrowing of blood vessels in your legs is caused by the buildup of fatty plaque. Too much fatty plaque is a strong predictor of heart disease.
• 5.  Osteoporosis Risk Assessment. An ultrasound scanning of your heel for bone mass density. Your osteoporosis risk increases with age.

Who needs to buy the five different screening tests? It is recommended that all men and women who are 55 years or older. The reason: The National Stroke Association found that the risk of stroke doubles each decade after age 55.

How long does the screening take? The five screening tests generally take about one hour. You do not have to fast for 12 hours. You do not have to change your clothes at the screening room.

Will your medical insurance provider cover these screenings? No, if you do not show any symptoms. Heart strokes and other cardiovascular diseases usually do not show any symptoms until they become serious.

How can you avail of the screening tests? You may call Life Line Screening at 1-800-679-5197 (toll-free) and schedule the tests in your town or city. Do not postpone the tests. You may regret later on. Your life is very valuable.

Some people who undergone the regular screenings have saved their lives and may be able to live longer for less money they spent for the screenings.

One person from Mansfield, Ohio said “During my screening, it was discovered that I had a large aneurysm in my abdominal aorta that my doctor did not discover.”

From Waterloo, Iowa: “There is a huge history of vessel and heart disease in my family. I am so thankful it was discovered before I had a major stroke.”

If you and your family members are 55 years old or older, you should take all the screening tests for about $139.00. Regular screenings can help you live a fuller, healthier, and longer life for less money.

Note: I am not connected with Life Line Screening and I do not receive any commissions for endorsing the screening tests to my blog readers. I just want to share that I also participate in these screenings so that I can have peace of mind.