Cardiovascular Disease

Many patients are concerned about their risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, heart disease and kidney problems. We are all keen to identify any risk factors for these conditions early to help prevent against their onset later in life.

The practice has been screening and providing advice to patients regarding these issues for many years. More recently, the department of health has formalised this screening into the NHS Health Check for people aged 40-74

The details of how this will be rolled out have yet to be decided but it is likely that the screening process will involve taking a personal history and measurement of blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index. In the meantime, any of our doctors would be happy to discuss your risk in a routine appointment.

The NHS Choices links below give more information and advice regarding healthy lifestyles, cholesterol and blood pressure:

• Healthy Hearts
• High Cholesterol
• High Blood Pressure