Heart disease often develops silently over many years. A heart screening is designed to detect those early changes, while there is still ample time to act.
Why have a heart screening?
Many serious heart conditions, including coronary artery disease and high blood pressure, cause no symptoms until they are advanced. Screening provides either early detection, or the genuine reassurance of knowing your heart is well.
Who should consider screening?
Heart screening is particularly worthwhile if you are over 40, have a family history of heart disease, or have risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or a history of smoking.
What does a heart screening involve?
At Cardiac Centre International, screening combines a consultation and medical assessment, heart tests appropriate to your risk, and blood analysis of key cardiovascular markers. Our Essential Heart Screening package starts from $428 nett.
How long does it take?
Most screening packages are completed within a single half-day visit, including on Saturdays, with results ready for a same-day consultation by request.
The takeaway
A heart screening is one of the most practical investments you can make in your long-term health. If you have never had your heart checked, it is worth booking one.
