Heart Health

A healthy cardiovascular system keeps our whole body and brain in good working order.  Women’s hearts are relatively protected up until menopause, after which their risk profile begins to match men’s. Specific issues affecting women (such as pre-eclampsia) and strong family history can increase risk, but our health system still thinks of heart disease as a male condition and can miss important diagnoses, or the chance to intervene to prevent ill health.

Why?

Globally, cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer of women overall and kills more women than breast cancer. Current NHS care fails to assess female-specific risk factors and newer risk markers in detail.

What happens in my appointment?

Our dedicated Heart Health consultations involve:

A comprehensive assessment of your cardiovascular health, including:

• Personal risk factors
• Family history
• Biomarker blood testing
• ECG
• Additional tests recommended if needed at additional cost – coronary calcium, CT angiography, treadmill testing, Echocardiography. This will be discussed with you fully.

Is this for me?

Recommended for women with:

• a family history of heart disease.
• cardiovascular issues in pregnancy such as pre-eclampsia, hypertension or gestational diabetes.
• early menopause
• Anyone interested in taking a proactive approach to heart, brain and blood vessel health