Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary Heart Disease (angina, heart attacks, heart failure) is one of the most common serious diseases in the West of Scotland. It is the policy of this practice to help prevent coronary heart disease (CHD) and reduce the risk for people who have already developed it. The following put people at a higher risk of CHD.
- High blood pressure.
- High blood cholesterol level.
- Being substantially overweight.
- Lack of exercise.
- Close family history of CHD.
- Poor diet.
Most of these factors can be improved upon therefore reducing overall risk of CHD. We would encourage our patients to discuss these points when visiting the Doctor/Nurse. Indeed, our ANP, Practice Nurse and Nurse Practitioners are all available to give general health checks and detailed advice on the prevention of Coronary Heart Disease.