- Fully bulk billed — no out-of-pocket costs
Our services
Heart Health Checks
Blood pressure, cholesterol and an assessment of your cardiovascular risk.
What it is
Heart Health Checks at Flourish
A Heart Health Check estimates your risk of a heart attack or stroke over the next five years and shows you which parts of that risk you can change.
- Blood pressure measurement
- Cholesterol and blood sugar testing
- Family history and lifestyle assessment
- Cardiovascular risk calculation
- ECG where clinically indicated
- Referral to a cardiologist when needed
- A plan to reduce modifiable risk
Before you book
Who it is for and what it costs
Who it is for
Generally recommended from age 45 or from 30 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. Earlier if you have a strong family history — ask your GP.
What it costs
Bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card, so there is nothing to pay on the day.
How to book
Book online through HotDoc or call reception on 03 5174 6711. Ask for a longer appointment if you need one.
What happens
What to expect
01
Pathology first
Your GP may send you for blood tests before the appointment so results are ready to discuss.
02
The assessment
Blood pressure, measurements and questions about family history, smoking and physical activity.
03
Your risk score
Your GP explains what the number means in plain terms and what moves it.
04
What happens next
Some risk is fixed, some is not. You leave knowing which is which and what to do about the second kind.
Common questions
Common questions
Allow a long appointment. If blood tests are needed first, it is usually two visits.
Sometimes. Your GP or the pathology collector will tell you when they give you the request form.
Yes, the consultation is bulk billed for eligible patients with a Medicare card.
High blood pressure and high cholesterol usually cause no symptoms at all. That is the reason the check exists.
Also relevant
Related services
Chronic Disease Management
Structured, ongoing support for long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease.
Health Assessments
Structured Medicare health checks, including the 75+ assessment and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health check.
Men's Health
Health checks, heart and prostate risk assessment and the things men tend to leave too long.
Book an appointment
Online booking is available any time or call reception and we will find you a time.