50+ Check

£295

When we reach 50, we are at an important stage in our lives. We potentially have more freedom than our parents did at this age and we certainly expect more from ourselves and want our health to keep up with our future plans. This unique health check looks specifically for those illnesses, which may be of particular concern for those aged over 50.

Includes:

Heart scan – provides detailed information about the condition of your coronary arteries and can indicate more precisely your risk of a heart attack or stroke. The scan is looking for calcium build up in the arteries, which indicates the very early stages of heart and vascular disease – long before any symptoms are present. The more calcium (plaque) there is the greater your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. However, if calcium is detected early, modern treatments and lifestyle changes can make all the difference and help you avoid future heart attack and stroke.

Bone mineral density scan - this scan is aimed at looking for any deterioration in the density of your bones, which could indicate the early signs of osteoporosis. If detected at an early stage (osteopenia), changes in lifestyle and/or specially designed drugs can help to prevent further development of this debilitating illness.

Prostate cancer or Ovarian cancer blood tests - a blood test giving an indicator of whether there are any early indicators of prostate cancer (for men) or ovarian cancer (for women).

Full lipid profile – a blood test giving a breakdown of your cholesterol (blood fat) result, including HDL and LDL (the so called ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterols) and triglycerides – a high level of cholesterol increases your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Monitored heart rhythm – monitors the rhythm of your heart to establish the presence of arrhythmia (an irregular heart beat) such as atrial fibrillation, which can cause a stroke.

Min age: 50+ ideally but is available over the age of 40 for some patients.

Note: As the 50+ Check includes a Full Lipid Profile you will be asked to fast for 6 hours before your appointment to ensure we get the most accurate result possible.