Preventative Cardiology in Springfield, Brisbane
Assessing and managing your cardiovascular risk factors
Preventative cardiology focuses on assessing and managing cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and family history of heart disease. The goal is to reduce your cardiovascular risk and support long term heart health.
What Preventative Cardiology Involves
A preventative cardiology consultation typically includes a review of your personal and family medical history, an assessment of your key risk factors, and a discussion of appropriate next steps. Depending on your individual risk profile, this may include lifestyle guidance, ongoing monitoring, or further testing such as a Coronary Artery Calcium Score.
Risk Factors We Assess
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Family history of cardiovascular disease
Is This a Consultation or a Test?
Unlike an echocardiogram, CTCA, or Holter monitor, preventative cardiology isn't a single scan or procedure. It's delivered as part of a cardiology consultation, tailored to your individual risk profile. See Cardiology Consultations for fees and what to expect at your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What risk factors does preventative cardiology address?
Common risk factors assessed include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and family history of cardiovascular disease.
Is preventative cardiology a separate test?
No. It's delivered as part of a standard cardiology consultation, rather than as its own scan or procedure.
Do I need a referral for preventative cardiology?
Yes, a referral from your GP is required, the same as for any other cardiology consultation.
What might happen after a preventative cardiology assessment?
Depending on your individual risk factors, your cardiologist may recommend lifestyle changes, ongoing monitoring, or further testing such as a Coronary Artery Calcium Score.
Related Services
Learn more about Cardiology Consultations for fees and appointment details, or Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score for a common preventative cardiology test.
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