Recent statistics show us that 1.4 million Australians have an increased risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. This is largely due to the risk factors of a cardiovascular event being asymptomatic or “without symptoms”, such as having hypertension (elevated blood pressure) or hyperlipidaemia (increased cholesterol levels). Did you know that you could better understand your heart health risk and then prevent or manage this, by having a regular Heart Health Check? This Medicare rebatable health assessment considers your current risk factors and allows for further support to be taken such as lifestyle or dietary modification, further testing or initiating medication if necessary. Come and have a chat about this with your GP and nurse today. Also find out more information at