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Life Saving Screenings
Stroke Detection Plus is a Farm Bureau Membership Benefit. Members
receive an exclusive price of $90 for all four screenings. This mobile
ultrasound screening service is highly recognized by Farm Bureau and
several Iowa Health Care Facilities including Mercy Hospitals. Stroke
Detection Plus does preventative health screenings throughout the
Midwest. They will be conducting stroke and vascular screenings
throughout Cook County on Monday, April 26th thru Wednesday,
April 28th. They specialize in identifying the third leading
cause of death, the number one leading cause of nursing home admission,
and the number one leading cause of disability, which is stroke. Stroke
Detection Plus’ goal is to prevent disease before it disables. Using
ultrasound for early detection, 75-80% of strokes can be prevented.
Furthermore, the condition of plaque buildup that leads to stroke can be
reversed. Of the 750,000 strokes that occurred last year, 2/3 of those
people showed no signs or symptoms prior to having a stroke. It is
estimated that 97% of people would not recognize a sign or symptom if
they were having one. This can be a silent disease until it disables.
It is very important to know the warning signs of a
stroke. They are:
Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arms, or
legs, especially on one side of the body.
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or
understanding.
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of
balance or coordination.
Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
If someone has one or any combination of these
warning signs it is critical to dial 911. Also, important to know, are
the risk factors that are a predictor of stroke. They are:
Over the age of 40
More than 20 lbs. Overweight
Family history of stroke or heart disease
Diabetes
Smoking
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Not exercising at least 3 times a week for 20
minutes
Hypertension
Irregular heartbeat
Stroke Detection Plus screens the carotid arteries
looking for plaque buildup or blockage. The vast majority of strokes
occur because of a lack of blood flow to the brain. This test can
determine the percentage of blockage restricting that flow. The second
test looks for aortic aneurysm, which is an enlargement of the vessel
that feeds the lower extremities with blood. The third test is for
peripheral vascular disease, which is blockage in the arms and legs.
An abnormal result here puts people at a 4-6 times greater risk of
coronary artery disease. The final screening is for Osteoporosis,
which looks for low or abnormal bone mass.
All four tests are normally $125, but members of
Farm Bureau can receive all 4 screenings for $90.
Appointments are necessary and can be made by
calling toll free 1-877-732-8258.
Screening Locations:
Country Financial
2435 W. Schaumburg Road – Schaumburg
Monday, April 26th
9:00 – 4:30
Country Financial
55 W. Monroe St. Suite 3150 – Chicago
Tuesday, April 27th
9:00 – 4:30
Cook County Farm Bureau
6438 Joliet Road – Countryside
Wednesday, April 28th
9:00 – 4:30
