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| Check your heart every 5 years - experts | |
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| Topic Started: Sep 20 2009, 12:17 PM (30 Views) | |
| Sayf Udeen Ismaeel | Sep 20 2009, 12:17 PM Post #1 |
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Check your heart every 5 years - experts HEALTH groups want the Federal Government to introduce heart check-ups for all Australians over 45 along the lines of cancer screening programs. The push follows the release of a report last week that found 71 per cent of patients at risk of cardiovascular disease received inadequate treatment. Either they are not recognised by their GP as needing a cholesterol test, they have one but aren't prescribed the right medication or treatment doesn't work as intended, researchers at The George Institute for International Health in Sydney found. The National Stroke Foundation, the Heart Foundation, Diabetes Australia and Kidney Health Australia say more needs to be done to save lives and money. They want every Australian aged 45 to 74 to receive a cardiovascular assessment by their GP every five years. People at risk would then have more regular follow-ups. "Those with low risk would be reviewed every two years," National Stroke Foundation chief executive Erin Lalor told AAP. "If they're moderate risk they'd be reviewed in six to 12 months, and if they're high risk it would be according to the clinical context." Dr Lalor said the United Kingdom had introduced such a scheme which had proved highly cost effective. It resulted in fewer hospital admissions and less treatment overall. With Australia undergoing health reform now is the perfect time to introduce regular testing, she said. "The Australian Government should support implementation of a cardiovascular health check now," Dr Lalor said. "This is a program that will allow us to keep the disease in check and ensure that people who are in the appropriate age group for assessment get checked, monitored and treated when required." http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,26099877-29277,00.html |
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