Cardiovascular Health Explained | Heart Screening, Risk Factors & Prevention

Описание: When we talk about cardiovascular health, we are referring to the health of your heart and blood vessels — and ultimately how we can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

In this video, we explain:
• what cardiovascular health really means
• the difference between genetic and lifestyle risk factors
• how cardiac screening works
• what an ECG tells us about your heart’s electrical activity
• how we assess heart structure and function
• the role of blood tests such as cholesterol, kidney function, and blood sugar
• how we calculate your individual cardiovascular risk
• how personalised action plans can help reduce future risk

Cardiac screening looks at far more than just one test. By bringing together heart rhythm checks, physical examination, blood results, and lifestyle factors, we can build a clear picture of your heart health and predict risk over the next 10 years.

From there, we create a personalised plan that may include lifestyle changes, medication optimisation, or further testing where needed — all aimed at protecting your long-term cardiovascular health.

Understanding your heart health early allows you to take action before problems develop.

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