Do you know what your risk of having a heart attack or stroke is?
Having a regular Heart Health Check with your GP will help you better understand your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Most importantly, your GP and nurse can support you to lower this risk. A Heart Health Check is a 20-minute check-up with your GP to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Heart health checks are covered by Medicare and will be bulk billed at Salisbury Medical Centre.
Who needs a heart health check?
What should you expect at your hearth health check?
Discuss
There are many different factors that can all play a part in your risk of developing heart disease. Your GP or nurse may ask about:
Check
Your GP or nurse may check your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Assess
Your GP will work out your chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years, using a clinically validated calculator.
Plan
Your GP or nurse will work with you to set a plan to lower your risk of heart attack or stroke. This may involve:
Please speak to our reception team to arrange an appointment
Phone: 07 3277 1621
Address: Unit 5 272 Lillian Ave, Salisbury QLD
ABN: 30010038570