Health updates by Ms. Cliantha Padayachee: Heart health check

Health updates by Ms. Cliantha Padayachee: Heart health check

Brisbane, Jan 30 (MCCQ Newsdesk)

Now that we’ve all settled into 2024 and the world comes out of the era of pandemic stress and strain it’s important to consider our health in proactive ways. One way to get ahead of the game and prevent larger issues in heart health, such as heart attacks or heart failure is to get a Heart Health Check done. Medicare covers the cost of a specific heart health check if the GP bulk bills. The 20-minute check covers lifestyle habits, family background and other factors that contribute to heart health such as diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure. The GP will then put all the information about together and provide an overall risk of heart disease specifically for you. If there are areas which need improvement to prevent heart disease, your GP can advise you or refer you to other specialists to address these areas. If you are deemed high risk of heart disease, the GP will refer you on for further testing to investigate whether there is any established disease which can be treated. The check is recommended for those who are aged 45 – 79 years old, or over 35 years old if you are diabetic and over 30 years old if of First Nations background. It’s a great idea to get the check done to give you some peace of mind and information about how your heart may be travelling. More information on this specific check can be found on the Heart Foundation website

https://www.heartfoundation. org.au/heart-health-education/ heart-health-checks

Cliantha Padayachee, Cardiac Scientist

Email: clio.padayachee92@ gmail.com

Cliantha Padayachee