Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is urging Central Coast residents to have regular heart checks with 1.4 million Australians having a high chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years.
Reid, who is a doctor, said many people were unaware they were at risk.
“There are many ways to reduce your chances of a heart attack or stroke, and your local GP can provide you with the best advice.
“Coronary artery disease is one of the underlying causes of heart disease, which is Australia’s number one cause of death.
“Coronary artery disease is caused when the arteries leading to the heart become hardened or narrow.
“To make sure you’re not at risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke, a simple visit to your local GP for a twenty-minute heart health check will give you a better understanding.
“It is also important to be aware of the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors that lead to heart disease, including your diet, exercise, whether you smoke or how frequently you drink alcohol, your weight, and family medical history.”
Reid said GPs could help patients manage factors that might lead to heart disease.
“If you are aged 45 and over, or 30 and over if you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background, you are encouraged to book a heart health check today,” he said.
Reid supported the HeartScreen Australia pop-up stall at Erina Fair which provided free heart health checks on Thursday, June 29.
To learn more about heart health checks, visit: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-health-education/heart-health-checks
To book a heart health check, contact your local GP to make an appointment.
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Member for Robertson Gordon Reid