Supporting Heart Wellness
Heart Health in Rockhampton
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Rockhampton Heart Health
Looking after your heart health plays a key role in maintaining your overall wellbeing. At Mount Archer Medical Centre, we offer heart health medical services to help assess cardiovascular risk factors and support your ongoing care. Our doctors provide consultations covering lifestyle risk factors, blood pressure checks, cholesterol assessments and more. We work with you to help identify areas where monitoring or further health management may be beneficial.
Located in Rockhampton, we provide heart health appointments for patients of all ages. Whether attending for a general health check or monitoring an existing condition, our doctors will discuss your heart health and recommend assessments based on your personal health history. Where appropriate, referrals for further testing may be arranged.
Call (07) 4928 6977 today to book a heart health appointment.
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Heart health appointments allow your doctor to assess risk factors that may contribute to cardiovascular disease. During your consultation, your doctor may discuss your lifestyle, family history and any health changes you have noticed. Health checks can help identify risks and provide support for making changes where needed.
- Blood Pressure Checks: High blood pressure can increase the risk of heart disease. Regular checks help monitor your cardiovascular health.
- Cholesterol Testing: Your doctor may recommend blood tests to assess your cholesterol levels and discuss dietary and lifestyle factors.
- Lifestyle Risk Factors: Topics such as smoking, diet, exercise and stress may be discussed to help assess your heart health risks.
- Monitoring & Referrals: Ongoing heart health monitoring and referrals for further tests such as ECGs or cardiology consultations may be discussed where needed.
Heart health assessments help provide a clearer picture of your wellbeing. Speak with our reception team to book your consultation today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a heart health check?
A heart health check includes an assessment of your cardiovascular risk factors. This may involve discussing your lifestyle, family history, and personal health concerns. Physical checks such as blood pressure measurement and weight are often included, along with blood tests to assess cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Depending on your results, your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, ongoing monitoring, or referrals for further testing such as an ECG or imaging studies.
How often should I have my heart health checked?
The frequency of heart health checks depends on your age, personal health history and family risk factors. Adults aged 45 and over (or 30 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) are generally recommended to have a heart health assessment annually. People with a history of heart disease, high blood pressure or high cholesterol may need more frequent checks. Your doctor will advise on a schedule that matches your personal health needs.
What are the common risk factors for heart disease?
Common risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, a lack of physical activity, poor diet, diabetes, obesity and a family history of heart disease. Age and gender can also play a role in your risk profile. Identifying and managing these risk factors early through health assessments and lifestyle changes can help reduce the likelihood of developing heart disease. Your doctor can help explain which risk factors apply to you.
Can lifestyle changes help support heart health?
Lifestyle changes are an important part of maintaining heart health and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Positive changes may include adopting a balanced diet low in saturated fat and salt, increasing regular physical activity, quitting smoking and managing stress. Limiting alcohol intake and maintaining a healthy weight also support heart health. Your doctor can help provide personalised advice and referrals to support services such as dietitians or exercise physiologists.
