Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Cardiovascular disease refers to any medical condition affecting the blood vessels and heart. If left unchecked, these conditions can lead to health issues such as heart attacks and strokes. Cardiovascular disease is extremely common in New Zealand, accounting for approximately 30% of deaths annually. New Zealand guidelines recommend cardiovascular risk assessment for the following groups:
Maori, Pacific and South Asian men from the age of 30 and women from the age of 40
All other men from age 45 and all other women from age 55
People with severe mental illness from age 25
At Medical Corner Doctors, our doctors and nurses can:
Undertake a comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment, taking into account your individual risk factors.
Provide lifestyle advice to minimise your risk, including help with smoking cessation, weight reduction, blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes control.
Provide screening tests such as ECG (heart tracing) and blood tests to check for cholesterol and diabetes.
Prescribe appropriate medications to treat and reduce your cardiovascular risk factors.
