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Heart Health

According to the Heart Foundation, 1.4 million Australians have a high chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years, but many are unaware of this risk 

 

Regular heart health checks with your GP help you better understand your risk of a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years  

 

Your GP and nurse can support you to make positive changes to lower this risk.

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A Heart Health Check is a generally a 20-minute check-up with your GP to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. 

 

Coronary heart disease is usually the underlying cause of a heart attack, which is Australia’s number one cause of death.  Coronary heart disease is caused when the arteries leading to the heart become hardened or narrow. 

One fifth of Australians aged 45–74 years have a high chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years.   One Australian has a heart attack or stroke every 4 minutes.

 

Anyone 45 years and over or 30 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should have a regular Heart Health Check with their GP. 

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CONTACT

277 Rusden Street

WEST ARMIDALE

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Phone: (02) 6772 2933

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ABN: 29 097 201 020

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY

We acknowledge the traditional owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures, and to Elders both past, present and emerging.

Important information you must read
The information contained on this site is designed to assist rural and remote people to improve their understanding and management of their health and access to health services. The Rural and Remote Doctor Portal is for information purposes only and is NOT a substitute for talking to a qualified local GP, doctor or health practitioner about your needs.  By using this service you agree to these terms.  Any links provided to other web sites on the Portal should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the Foundation or any of the services of doctors or staff that work at the Foundation. Users should always consult with their local GP, doctor or health service if they feel unwell and to clarify their condition and needs.  In the case of an emergency, users should call 000.
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