Patient Information
What to Expect at Your Appointment
PRE-ASSESSMENT
Our heart check-up service starts by looking at your individual risk factors, such as your age, cholesterol profile, lifestyle habits, stress, existing conditions and family medical history. This information will help us to implement the most suitable cardiovascular testing.
TESTING
We perform a number of reliable tests to monitor the heart in different situations. These tests include ECG, Blood Pressure and Heart Rate, Exercise Stress Test, Ankle-Brachial Index Monitor, Cholesterol and Lipids Blood test, Diabetes Screening.
ASSESSMENT
The tests are analysed by our specialists. We prepare a preliminary assessment based on the performed tests. The assessment is provided to you before you leave.
FOLLOW-UP
Follow up consultations are completed via Telehealth at no charge. We arrange a referral to a cardiologist if we suspect or detect heart disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I claim this through Medicare?
Will my health fund pay?
What are your cancellation policies?
Cancellation should be done at least 48 hours before the appointment. Cancellations within 48 hours will result in loss of the appointment fee.
Why should I get my heart checked?
Heart disease is the biggest killer in adults. Recent high profile deaths are a constant reminder the prevention is better than cure and early detection just might save your life. A heartcheck is a thorough assessment you can perform to pick up early disease.
What tests do you perform?
- Height and Weight
- Resting ECG
- Resting Blood
- Pressure and Heart Rate
- Exercise Stress Test
- Ankle-Brachial Index Monitor (Screening for blocked arteries in the legs)
- Cholesterol and Lipids Blood Test
- HbA1c Blood Test (Diabetes Screening)
- Full Physical Examination by a Specialist GP