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Heart Health

Heart Health Check

Every 12 minutes an Australian dies from heart, stroke or blood vessel disease. Most heart attacks and strokes are preventable.</>

If you are 45 years or older (30 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) and have not had a heart attack or stroke, then you are eligible for a Heart Health Check under Medicare. A Heart Health Check is a regular checkup performed by your doctor designed to help

you understand your risk factors for heart disease and estimate how likely you are to have a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. Heart Health Checks are BULK BILLED to current Medicare Card holders. A discussion about your history and lifestyle Your lifestyle is an important part of assessing your risk of heart disease, as these factors can all play a part. You may be asked about:

  • Your diet
  • Physical activity levels
  • If you smoke or drink alcohol
  • Whether you are maintaining a healthy weight
  • Your medical and family history.

Risk assessment

Next, your GP uses the information gathered to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years.
Make a plan If needed, your GP or nurse will work with you to set a plan for improving your risk factors for heart disease and keep on top of your heart health.

Make a plan

If needed, your GP or nurse will work with you to set a plan for improving your risk factors for heart disease and keep on top of your heart health.
Book a Heart Health Check today

Amtan is all set to revolutionise heart health in Australia with Butterfly IQ.

Butterfly IQ is a state-of-the-art, handheld, portable ultrasound device, powered by the world’s only Ultra- sound-on-chip technology. The device can be used by general practitioners to scan a patient’s heart and view a picture of it on their smartphone or tablet.

Butterfly IQ is successfully being used in other countries.

Amtan is all set to revolutionise heart health in Australia with Butterfly IQ.

Butterfly IQ is a state-of-the-art, handheld, portable ultrasound device, powered by the world’s only Ultra- sound-on-chip technology. The device can be used by general practitioners to scan a patient’s heart and view a picture of it on their smartphone or tablet.

Butterfly IQ is successfully being used in other countries.

Amtan has been a leader in delivering cutting edge medical technology to the Gold Coast, and is the only medical centre in Australia to trial this scanning device that will transform heart health checks by enabling the early detection of heart failure.

The Butterfly IQ handheld ultrasound device will significantly advance the services offered at a general practice clinic and help detect heart disease in its early stages.

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