FOOTBALL ICON JOE THEISMANN PUSHES FOR SCREENING. "Today my dad is doing great. Because of my family history, I'm also at risk. So I got screened. It was quick and painless. If caught early, AAA is treatable."
FREE Health Screening For Seattle- Area Residents Age 60 + Offered on December 4th.
Find the AAAnswers Public Education Campaign Helps Save Lives From A Deadly Vascular Condition – Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.
More than 1 million Americans are living with an undiagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). If that aneurysm bursts, only 10-25% of people will survive. A simple ultrasound screening for people at-risk could help save lives. That’s why the Find the AAAnswers public education is raising awareness for AAA by offering FREE ultrasound screenings to people 60-plus that are at-risk.
Screening for AAA is quick non-invasive, involving a simple ultrasound of the abdomen, similar to a pregnancy ultrasound. The risk for AAA increases for individuals that are age 60-plus, have a history of smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a family history of the At-risk individuals should call (866) 371-3592 to register!! Advance registration is required.
WHERE: Kmart Pharmacy 13200 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98133
WHEN: Sat, Dec 4th, 8:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. – screenings take 10 min!
Advance registration is required by calling (866) 371-3592
For more information visit www.FindtheAAAnswers.org
