to good health

screening does not mean testing for the highest number of conditions or diseases. It should contain relevant tests and not tests that are unnecessary. Doing more tests than is necessary may make one more worried, incur unnecessary costs and result in over diagnosis and over treatment.

The London General Practice does not believe in a one size fits all health screening package.

Each individual has different personal, family and medical histories and benefits from different screening tests. However, all our health screenings evaluate for cardiovascular risk, such as:

• Obesity

• High cholesterol

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• And Cancers as appropriate

Statistics reveal that 30% of the population will die of cancer and a further 30% will die of heart attack and stroke. These conditions can and should be screened for. Heart attacks and strokes do not occur spontaneously.

The primary causes of these are:

• Diabetes

• High cholesterol

• High blood pressure

• Obesity

• Lack of exercise

Men are also more prone to heart disease. Here at The London General Practice, we will apply evidence based clinical guidelines to determine your risk of heart disease and stroke and dependent on this risk will lead us to whether you require further tests such as:

• CT coronary calcium score

• Carotid Doppler study

• Functional imaging of the heart

Patients who have their cancers detected at stage one have survival rates 80% or even higher than later detection. Stage 1 cancers are unlikely to have symptoms. Early detection through our advanced health screening pathways will help to identify any risk and treat appropriately. Once the disease reaches stage three or four, survival rates can drop to just 50% or even lower as in 5% for more aggressive cancers.

Screening can also look at specific health issues. This is an opportunity to bring up any concerns or worries you have in the consultation, these can be expressed, investigated and identified.

Naturally leading a healthy lifestyle is paramount. This can help to delay or prevent primary silent disease and lowers the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.

However, genetics and family history play an important part and it is possible that even if you have a healthy lifestyle, you are at an increased risk. Genetics plays a strong part. Here at the London General Practice, we don’t just perform a panel of unknown and unclear genetic tests, we refer you to world-leading experts for genetic counseling with appropriate testing and clear advice.

To book your screening appointment, please call now: 0207 935 1000 Or email info@thelondongeneralpractice.com

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