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What is a heart check? (brochure)
This resource explains what a Heart Health Check is and why it matters. It shows your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. It explains who should get a check, what happens during it, and how your GP helps you reduce risk.
- Organisation:
- Heart Foundation
- Topic:
- Heart
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- November 2025
- Last reviewed:
- December 2025
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