Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
An Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) records the electrical activity of the heart. This quick and painless test helps identify irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), heart attacks, and other cardiac conditions. It is an essential screening for those with palpitations, dizziness, or chest discomfort.
Life Line Screening performs a 4-lead EKG as a part of our four screening package to help you understand the health of your heart:
An ultrasound is performed to screen the carotid arteries (a pair of blood vessels in the neck that deliver blood to your brain) for buildup of fatty plaque. This buildup, called atherosclerosis, is one of the leading causes of stroke.
An ultrasound is performed to screen the abdominal aorta for the presence of an enlargement or aneurysm. AAA can lead to a ruptured aortic artery, which is a life-threatening medical emergency.
A 6-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) is performed by placing sensors on the arms and legs to screen for Atrial Fibrillation. AFib can lead to blood clots, stroke, and heart failure, and other heart-related complications.1
An Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) test is performed using blood pressure cuffs on the arms and legs. It is important to screen for PAD because it increases the risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, or stroke.2
According to the CDC, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women3.
Check in and wait times vary but an appointment can be completed in as little as an hour
Our most popular screening package includes 4 tests (carotid artery ultrasound, PAD, Afib, and AAA) for $159. We have packages just for men and women that include additional tests for $249. You can select additional tests at your appointment.
No! You do not need a prescription or doctors order to get screened.
Screenings can be conveniently paid for with a credit card, FSA, or HAS. Insurance is not needed or accepted for our preventative screenings.
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Your results will be available electronically in the My Life Line portal within 10 days of your screening. You can also request paper results for a processing fee of $15.
Life Line Screening does not perform a coronary calcium scan and you should speak to your doctor if this type of scan is of interest. Life Line Screening’s focus is on stroke and cardiovascular disease risk.
1. American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/atrial-fibrillation
These tests cannot detect all risk factors for all conditions, such as and including the presence of coronary artery disease.
2. American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/peripheral-artery-disease/about-peripheral-artery-disease-pad
3. Center for Disease Control. American Heart Month Communications Toolkit. https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/php/heart-month/index.html#cdc_generic_section_4-resources-for-cardiovascular-health-care-teams
4. The testimonials reflect real life stories from Life Line Screening customers. Testimonials that include abnormal findings may not reflect the typical experience since most screening results are normal. Photos are actor portrayals and not actual customers.