The Advanced HealthCheck provides you with a more thorough picture of your health. You will be screened for cardiovascular risk, diabetes and cancer risk factors as well as liver and kidney function. In addition to this you will also have an abdominal ultrasound to help reveal signs of some of the most common diseases, and a stress ECG to screen for heart disease. You will also have an extensive medical examination by your HealthCheck doctor.
Prior to attending your appointment you will be asked to complete a comprehensive lifestyle and health questionnaire. By completing the questionnaire you will help your HealthCheck doctor to identify potential areas of concern in your lifestyle and risk factors for disease.
At your initial consultation the doctor will discuss your medical history and your health concerns and perform a full physical examination. You will then be referred for your screening tests, after which you will have a final consultation where the doctor will explain all of your results and where you will receive advice on lifestyle changes required to optimise your future health and referral to specialists if required. You will be given a report to keep and refer to in the future.
The Advanced HealthCheck includes the tests below.
Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire & Diet Diary
- General health and family history
- Cardiovascular risk factors
- Cancer risk history
- Diet, metabolism and nutrition
- Smoking and alcohol use
- Fitness, lifestyle and stress
A full physical assessment including:
- Blood pressure
- Lung function (spirometry)
- Vision
- Audiometry (hearing)
- Height, weight, strength & flexibility
- Waist circumference
- Urinalysis
- Fitness assessment
Comprehensive Pathology
- Full blood examination: haemoglobin, white cells, platelets,
ESR electrolytes, fasting glucose, calcium, phosphate and vitamin D - Liver and kidney function
- Uric acid
- Cholesterol (including HDL and LDL) and Triglycerides
- Ferritin
- Faecal Occult Blood Test
- PSA (men), Pap smear (women)
Radiology
Abdominal Ultrasound
Exercise Stress Test (ECG)
An exercise stress test involves the continuous measurement of the heartbeat, blood pressure and electrical activity of the heart, whilst a patient undergoes treadmill exercise. This is a useful test to detect heart disease and to assess cardiovascular risk.
For more information or to make an appointment please call 03 9426 8888 or email healthcheck@epworth.org.au.