Knowing the basics about diseases for which you may be at risk is an important way to take control of your health. We hope that you’ll take the time to familiarise yourself with these conditions. Click the links below to read about risk factors, symptoms and other disease information. You can also learn more about your personal risk for different conditions.
We offer general health screenings for the following diseases:
• Ischaemic stroke
Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is
interrupted.
• Carotid artery disease
Carotid artery disease is the clogging of the
arteries in the neck.
• Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of
heart arrhythmia (irregular heart beat).
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
AAA is a condition in which the lining of the blood
vessel called the aorta is enlarged within the
abdomen.
• Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
PAD is the narrowing or clogging of the arteries
in the legs.
• Risk for heart disease
Heart disease refers to a collection of diseases
and conditions affecting the heart.
• High cholesterol
Cholesterol is a type of fat in the blood that is
considered a risk factor when it is elevated.
• Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does
not produce or properly use insulin. Type 2 is
the most common type of diabetes.
• Risk for osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone
becomes fragile.
