Heart Check

Heart Check

How will the Heart Check help me?

  • Can I have Heart Disease and not know it?

  • Should I be worried about my Heart?

  • How can I keep my Heart healthy?

Your Heart Check can detect problems before they can cause real damage, like a heart attack or a stroke. If we find a problem early, we can treat it early – and avoid injury to your heart or brain.

To catch Heart Disease early, we need to identify and understand your Risk Factors.

Risk Factors are habits or conditions that increase your risk of developing Heart Disease.

The more Risk Factors you have, the higher your chances of getting Heart Disease.

The key Risk Factors for Heart Disease are:

  • High Cholesterol

  • High Blood Pressure

  • Diabetes

  • Smoking

  • Overweight/Obesity

  • Lack of Physical Activity

The good news is that many Risk Factors can be: changed, controlled, and treated.

It’s never too early or too late to tackle your risk of Heart Disease and improve your Heart Health.

What happens at my Heart Check?

Early Detection – Clarity – Peace of Mind

Your Heart Check is a 1-to-1 consultation. I’ll ask detailed questions about your symptoms, lifestyle, and family history. I’ll check if you have Risk Factors and calculate your individual risk of developing heart problems.

I will also calculate your “Heart Age” (compared to your real age), which is another way of understanding your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

This will be followed by a detailed physical examination that includes listening to your heart, lungs, and blood vessels of the neck.

I will perform an Electrocardiogram (ECG) to check the rhythm of your heart and if electrical abnormalities are present. You will also have an Echocardiogram (ultrasound scan) to assess the pump function and valves of your heart.

Lifestyle advice is a key aspect of your Heart Check. I’ll provide guidance on how you could eat healthier and why being physically active matters.

Your Heart Check will provide you with a personalised action and treatment plan.

You’ll leave your consultation knowing:

  • 1. How to lower your Heart Risk
  • 2. How to make your Heart stronger

  • 3. You’ll have Peace of Mind