Corporate Healthcare Services
Lifescan CT health checks are only available to people aged 40 and over. Any employees under the age or 40 would not be eligible under our clinical protocols. However, you may wish to select one of our other health checks like the Essential Check. In much the same was as mammograms are generally only available to women over the age of 40, CT health checks are only available to those deemed to be at a higher risk of developing preventable diseases such as heart disease.
The following Lifescan health checks can be provided as part of your corporate healthcare service:
Cardio Check: The heart is the most important part of the human body and as such the Cardio Check has been designed to help avoid the risk of heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular disease.
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Heart scan – provides detailed information about the condition of the coronary arteries and can indicate more precisely the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The scan is looking for calcium build up in the arteries, which indicates the very early stages of heart and vascular disease – long before any symptoms are present. The more calcium (plaque) there is the greater the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. However, if calcium is detected early, modern treatments and lifestyle changes can make all the difference and help avoid future heart attack and stroke.
Full lipid profile (cholesterol) – a blood test giving a breakdown of cholesterol ( blood fat) result, including HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
ECG (heart rhythm) – looking for an irregular heart beat, which can cause a stroke.
Age: 40+ |
Lung Check: This is an ideal check for those who have either smoked int eh past or have been exposed to secondary smoke at home or work, have worked with asbestos and hazardous chemicals, or for those with a family history of lung cancer.
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Lung scan – a low dose CT scan of the lungs to be reviewed by a Consultant Radiologists who will check and report on any evidence of changes visible in the lungs.
Lung function and lung age test – assesses the health and function of the lungs.
Age: 40+ |
Cardio Lung Check: The heart and lungs are the most important organs in the human body. Working together they ensure every breath we take keeps us healthy and alive.
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Heart scan – as per the Cardio Check.
Full lipid profile (cholesterol) – a blood test giving a breakdown of cholesterol ( blood fat) result, including HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
ECG (heart rhythm) – looking for an irregular heart beat, which can cause a stroke.
Lung scan – a low dose CT scan of the lungs to be reviewed by a Consultant Radiologist who will check and report on any evidence of changes visible in the lungs.
Lung function and lung age test – assesses the health and function of the lungs.
Age: 40+ |
Lifescan Check Plus: To provide a more detailed service, Lifescan has designed the Lifescan Check Plus. This provides a more extensive health check as it incorporates other health assessment techniques.
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Heart scan – as per the Cardio Check
Lung scan – as per the Lung Check
Abdomen scan – this scan is available within the Lifescan Check Plus to include visualisation of the abdominal organs and the aorta to exclude the possibility of aortic aneurysms, kidney stones or kidney caner. Please note: this scan does not include any visualisation of the colon (large bowel).
Bone mineral density scan – this scan is aimed at looking for any deterioration in the density of the bones which could indicate the early signs of osteoporosis.
Full lipid profile (cholesterol) – a blood test giving a breakdown of cholesterol (blood fat) result, including HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
ECG (heart rhythm) – looking for an irregular heartbeat, which can cause a stroke.
Lung function and lung age test – assesses the health and function of the lungs.
Age: 40+
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Lifescan Enhanced Check Plus: This is the most detailed CT health check service offered by Lifescan. It incorporates all the CT scan elements of the Lifescan Check Plus but also includes a virtual colonoscopy to provide a more detailed picture of your health.
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Heart scan – as per the Cardio Check
Lung scan – as per the Lung Check
Virtual colonoscopy – captures hundreds of exceptionally detailed images of the colon from outside the body. The images build up a complete picture of the colon, which enables the Consultant Radiologists to undertake a ‘fly through’ of the entire colon allowing for visualisation of any small polyps or changes in the bowel such as diverticular disease. The key advantage of the virtual colonoscopy is the ability to gain images of the other abdominal organs such as the liver, kidneys, pancreas, gallbladder and spleen.
Bone mineral density scan – as per the Lifescan Check Plus
Full lipid profile (cholesterol) – a blood test giving a breakdown of cholesterol (blood fat) result, including HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
ECG (heart rhythm) – looking for an irregular heart beat, which can cause a stroke.
Lung function and lung age test – assesses the health and function of the lungs.
Age: 45+
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Other health checks available:
Mole Checks: Many of us have moles, and the vast majority are completely harmless – however they should still be checked regularly. Over the last 25 years the incidence of malignant melanoma has risen more than any other major cancer – largely due to excessive exposure to ultra violet light on holidays in the sun or from sunbeds. Lifescan’s Mole Checks use advanced skin imaging software in conjunction with SIAscopy, a unique infrared scanning technology. to investigate suspect moles quickly and painlessly.
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Full visual examination - an initial check of any specific moles the patient may be concerned about, but also to ensure we check any moles not always visible to the patient.
Clinical photograph – in order that our Consultant Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon can fully visualise any suspect moles after your appointment.
SIAscope scan – for any moles requiring further assessment, a handheld imaging probe is held against the mole for a few seconds. This shines four beams of light through the skin. The beams are reflected back by the skins different components and provide information about the characteristics of the mole and the tissue under it to a depth of approximately 2mm. The information obtained is presented as five detailed images (or SIAgraphs), which are then analysed for any potential signs of abnormality.
Age: 18+ |
Essential Check: A mini health assessment aimed at raising awareness of key health issues such as cardiovascular risk factors and pulmonary (lung) function.
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ECG (heart rhythm) – looking for an irregular heart beat, which can cause a stroke.
Lung function and lung age test – assesses the health and function of the lungs.
Full lipid profile (cholesterol) – a blood test giving a break down of cholesterol (or blood fat) result, including HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
Urine analysis – looking for any signs of protein or blood in your urine.
Blood pressure
Measure of height, weight and calculation of Body Mass Index
Age: 18+ |
Lifescan can also offer their unique Mole Check service on-site, making it ideal for corporate healthcare days or where there are a large number of employees to be checked at one location.
