How is the Atrial Fibrillation screening conducted?
- Our screening for atrial fibrillation is quick and painless, conducted non-invasively with standard medical ECG (electrocardiograph) equipment.
- The test requires no preparation or removal of clothing.
- Four single-use electrodes are placed on your wrists and legs, while lying down.
- The test requires only a few minutes to complete.
- Your results will be reviewed by a fully accredited consultant, and results mailed to you within 21 business days.
Why should I be screened for Afib?
- Having Afib increases your risk of stroke 5-times and can lead to congestive heart failure.
- 1 out of every 6 strokes is caused by Afib.
- Afib screening combined with carotid artery screening provides a more complete stroke risk assessment.
- Even if you have normal carotid artery screening results, having Afib increases your risk of stroke.
- Since Afib can be intermittent, it may not always be detected during routine ECGs (electrocardiographs).
Since Afib often occurs without symptoms and is a major risk factor for stroke, we encourage you to add this new test to your screening selection.
Call today or register online for a screening near you.
Please note: Atrial fibrillation can be intermittent (lasting seconds to hours) or chronic (present at all times). The condition can develop at any time, without symptoms. Life Line Screening’s test checks for Atrial Fibrillation at the time of your screening and therefore cannot rule out evidence of its occurence at any other time.
