Healthy Heart Check Service

Healthy Heart Check Service

 

Are You Worried About Your Cholesterol?

32% of all global deaths annually are attributed to cardiovascular disease, but despite being one of the biggest global killers, it is a very preventable disease. A simple blood test can assess your personal cardiovascular risk, which is precisely what the PocDoc Heart Health Check provides.

Pop into our pharmacy and one of our team will provide a one to one healthy heart check service or buy a self-test kit to complete in the comfort of your own home.

 

PocDoc leads the way in smartphone-based rapid testing for cardiovascular, metabolic and renal disease.

  • Cholesterol results include your full cholesterol profile, healthy heart age, and your 10-year risk of a heart attack or stroke.
  • Only a small finger prick blood test is required for detailed heart health results, making cholesterol monitoring fast and efficient.
  • Our CA-marked Healthy Heart Check has been rigorously tested with the NHS to meet international standards. Results also include NHS-recommended guidelines and the option to consult with a certified clinician.

What is tested?

The PocDoc Heart Health Check looks at 5 lipid markers via a quantitative lateral flow test.

These lipid markers are:

  • High density lipoprotein (HDL)
  • Non-high density lipoprotein (Non-HDL)
  • Triglycerides
  • Total cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol and HDL ratio

 

Take Control Of Your Health

Did you know that 1 in 8 men and 1 in 15 women die from coronary heart disease in the UK every year? More than 7 million people in the UK are living with circulatory and heart disease, and 40% of the UK population has raised levels of cholesterol.

Understanding your lipid profile and whether you are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease can help you to take a positive step towards being in control of your health. PocDoc requires a simple finger-prick blood sample that will be taken in-pharmacy during your appointment.

 

Get Results In Just 7 Minutes: How PocDoc Testing Works

1. Book an appointment at your local pharmacy branch

2. One of our trained team members will help you to download the PocDoc app and complete the health questionnaire

3. A finger-prick blood sample will be taken to complete the PocDoc lateral flow test

4. After just 7 minutes, colour changes will be visible on the test

5. Upload a photograph of the test to the PocDoc app, which will analyse these colour changes and provide you with instant results

6. One of our trained team members will discuss your results with you and whether there are any actions you might want to take in order to support your health

About PocDoc

PocDoc was developed with the vision of allowing anyone with a smartphone or tablet to test themselves for a range of major diseases or conditions via a fingerprick of blood, receive full health assessments, and then be offered solutions to address any health-related issues that arise.

PocDoc has developed in-house technology and manufacturing in the UK, focused on preventative disease areas – Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Disease, and Renal Disease.

Working with the expert healthcare professionals at Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy & Travel Clinic your results will be as accurate as possible and you’ll benefit from advice and support straight away.

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