The Advanced HealthCheck provides you with a 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 diagnose 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 questionanire you will help your HealthCheck doctor to identify potential areas of concern in your lifestyle and risk factors for disease.
At your inital consultation the doctor will discuss your medical history and your health concerns. 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 is required.
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, alcohol and drug use
- Fitness, lifestyle and stress
Physical Assessments
- Blood pressure
- Lung function (spirometry)
- Vision
- Audiometry (hearing)
- Resting ECG
- Height, weight, strength & flexibilty
- Waist circumference
- Urinalysis
- Fitness assessment
Comprehensive Pathology
- Full blood examination: haemoglobin, white cells, platelets, electrolytes, fasting glucose, calcium & phosphate
- Liver and kidney function
- Uric acid
- Cholesterol (including HDL and LDL)
- Triglycerides
- Ferritin
- Faecal Occult Blood
- CRP
- PSA (men), Pap smear (women)
Radiology
Abdominal Ultrasound
Exercise Stress Test (ECG)
An exercise stress test involves the continuous measurement of the heartbeat whilst a patient undergoes treadmill exercise. This is a useful test to evaluate heart disease and to assess cardiovascular risk.
Doctor Consultation
Doctor consultation includes discussion of results of all tests performed, review of the questionnaire, full physical examination including skin lesion check, prostate check or breast examination. Referrals necessary for follow up or further treatment will be arranged during this consultation.
For more information or to make an appointment, please call 03 9426 8888 or email healthcheck@epworth.org.au.