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Heart Health Checks

HEART WEEK is Australia’s national heart health awareness week held in May each year (5-12th May 2025) . It provides an opportunity for all Australians to start a conversation about heart health with their loves ones and take positive steps to reduce their heart disease risk.   Have you had your heart health check ? 20-30 minutes is all it takes to find out your risk of heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years ⏰. Act now and keep your heart healthy ❤️ One Australian has a heart attack or stroke every four minutes. What should you expect in your Heart Health Check? Your nurse will check your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. A discussion about your history and lifestyle eg diet, Physical activity levels, smoking , alcohol intake, medical and family history etc . An ECG will also be done. Next, your GP uses the information gathered to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. If needed, your GP or nurse will organise further tests. How much does a Heart Health Check cost? Completely BULK BILLED for the month of May inc ECG ( usually $20 ) BULK BILLED Echocardiograms & Holter service available inhouse at Lilydale Doctors ( provided by Heart of Melbourne )   Book now with the nurse for a Heart Health Check ❤️ 📍 Visit us today or call to book an appointment 03 9088 8177 📅 New patients welcome! Lilydale : https://rpb.li/Adsy8 Mount Evelyn : https://rpb.li/QImevg      

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