LET’S GET
your heart health
IN CHECK

What can I do to keep my heart healthy?

Before the visit​

Learn more about heart disease and what questions to ask your doctor during your heart health check.
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During the visit​​

Understand your risk level and how to lower your chance of a heart attack or stroke. You can make healthy changes whether you are at low, medium or high risk.
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After the visit​

Consider which lifestyle and medicine choices are right for you, and start taking action.
Take action >

This website can help you prepare for your visit to the GP.
It gives you simple steps to understand and improve your heart health.

What is heart disease?

Cardiovascular disease includes a range of conditions that affect your blood vessels and heart. On this website we use the simpler term “heart disease”. Heart disease can lead to long term health problems. It is the leading cause of death in Australia. The good news is that most people can lower their risk. You can do this by knowing your risk and making healthy choices. You can also take medicine if your doctor suggests it to you.

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What is a heart health check?
A heart health check means finding out about your risk of heart disease and stroke. First, you need to book a visit with your GP. They will ask you questions about your medical history and lifestyle. They will also check your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. If your risk is higher than it should be, you can take action to lower your chance of heart disease.
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What can I do to keep my heart healthy?

Heart health literacy means knowing about heart disease and how to lower your risk. It also means knowing how to get the right medical care when you need it. This website can you help you:

Before your heart health check >

Learn more about heart disease and what you can do keep your heart healthy

During your heart health check >

Understand your risk and ask your doctor questions during your heart health check

After your heart health check >

Consider which lifestyle and medicine options are right for you, and start taking action

Read more >