Sisk Health Screening

To determine body mass index and to assess for signs of central obesity. There is a strong correlation between central obesity and cardiovascular disease.

People who have untreated hypertension are at greater risk of coronary artery disease and stroke. A heart age will be determined using a combination of lifestyle questions, BMI , Blood Pressure and lipid profile blood test results.

We will assess for an abnormal electrical heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. This condition increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

This blood test determines kidney function. Abnormal kidney function can be an indication of damage due to high blood pressure or diabetes.

Iron is stored in the body as ferritin. Low iron and/or ferritin levels due to inadequate dietary intake or chronic bleeding can lead to anaemia, causing fatigue, breathlessness and palpitations. High iron and ferritin levels may indicate haemochromatosis, a chronic medical condition that may lead to liver damage and diabetes.

High levels of uric acid predispose to gout.

This blood test determines the blood sugar content in blood for the past 120 days . Abnormally-high levels indicate a risk of diabetes.

Abnormal liver function suggests potential damage due to alcohol, medication or infection.

This test determines the function of the thyroid gland , an important regulator of metabolic rate. Abnormalities of thyroid function can lead to fatigue (low) or palpitations (high).

The proportion of different types of cholesterol can be used to assess long-term cardiovascular risk. Treatment of abnormal cholesterol may involve dietary measures and medication.

The test detects the abnormal presence of blood, glucose, protein or inflammatory cells in the urine.