A heart check-up is a comprehensive health assessment that evaluates the health and function of your heart and blood vessels. This examination combines clinical evaluation, diagnostic tests, and risk assessment to identify potential heart conditions before symptoms develop. The procedure helps detect cardiovascular disease early, monitor existing heart conditions, and assess your overall risk for future heart problems.
A heart check-up may be recommended based on various health factors and personal circumstances that could affect your cardiovascular wellbeing.
Elevated blood pressure places additional strain on your heart and arteries, requiring ongoing assessment to prevent complications and adjust treatment as needed.
If close relatives have experienced heart attacks, strokes, or other cardiovascular conditions, you may have an increased genetic risk that warrants regular monitoring.
These conditions significantly increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, making regular heart monitoring part of your overall diabetes management.
Elevated cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in your arteries, and regular assessments help monitor your cardiovascular risk and treatment effectiveness.
Current or former smokers face increased risk of heart disease, and regular check-ups help evaluate the impact on cardiovascular health and guide prevention strategies.
Men over 40 and women over 50, or post-menopausal women, benefit from regular heart assessments as cardiovascular risk naturally increases with age.
Unexplained chest discomfort, shortness of breath, fatigue, or palpitations warrant thorough cardiovascular evaluation to identify potential underlying conditions.
Regular heart check-ups provide valuable insights into your heart health and help guide appropriate care decisions for both prevention and treatment.
Detects potential issues such as high blood pressure, irregular rhythms, or signs of artery narrowing before symptoms appear.
Assesses your personal risk for heart disease based on age, lifestyle, family history, and clinical findings to guide preventive care.
Supports ongoing care for known issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol.
Different components may be included in your heart check-up depending on your individual risk factors and medical history.
This includes blood pressure measurement, heart rate assessment, and listening to your heart sounds with a stethoscope. A physical examination checks for signs of heart problems such as swelling or irregular heartbeats.
This test records the electrical activity of your heart to detect irregular rhythms, previous heart attacks, or other heart muscle problems. The procedure is painless and takes just a few minutes to complete.
Laboratory tests measure cholesterol levels, blood sugar, and specific markers that indicate heart muscle damage or inflammation. These results help assess your cardiovascular risk and guide treatment decisions.
Sound waves create detailed images of your heart’s structure and function, showing how well your heart pumps blood. This test is particularly useful for evaluating heart valve function and detecting structural abnormalities.
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After your heart check-up, your specialist will review all findings and explain any concerns such as high blood pressure, irregular rhythms, or elevated cholesterol. You’ll receive personalised advice on lifestyle changes, medication adjustments, or further tests if necessary.
Routine follow-up may be scheduled to monitor ongoing heart health and ensure your treatment plan remains effective and up to date.
A comprehensive heart check-up typically takes 60-90 minutes, depending on which tests are included in your assessment. Simple screening may be completed in 30 minutes, whilst more detailed evaluations with stress testing or echocardiograms require additional time.
Yes, you can resume your normal diet immediately after the assessment, even if you fasted beforehand for blood tests. If you’ve been fasting, it’s advisable to eat something light initially to avoid any discomfort.
Your specialist will take multiple readings and consider factors such as anxiety or recent activities that might temporarily elevate your blood pressure. If consistently elevated, you may be advised to monitor your blood pressure at home or consider treatment options.
Dr. Mondry has over 30 years of experience as an internal medicine & hypertension specialist.
Hypertension Specialist accredited by the German Hypertension League (DHL)
Contributed to the latest Singapore ACE Clinical Guidance on “Hypertension – Tailoring the Management Plan to Optimise Blood Pressure Control” as a committee member.
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