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This is a clinic
that runs regularly at Combe Down
Surgery for looking after people who
have ever had a heart attack or who
have angina.
It is also for
those who have had a stroke,
suffer from high blood pressure
(hypertension), high cholesterol
or other conditions that may
increase the risk of heart
disease. |
It is run by our specialist nurse,
Sister Fran Morison and Dr Julian
Treadwell.
Why do we need this clinic?
If you have heart or blood pressure
problems then you probably already
know that there are lots of regular
checks and monitoring that need to
be done. This includes blood
pressure checks, blood tests etc.
There have been so many advances in
medicine over the past few years
that looking after these conditions
has become quite complicated; the
idea of this clinic is that
everything can be done under one
clinic so it is easier for you to
understand and easier for us to make
sure everybody is getting the right
treatment.
The clinic also allows more time for
advice about diet, exercise, help
with stopping smoking and other
things you can do to look after your
health.
When do I go?
If you have had a heart attack or
stroke, have angina, high blood
pressure or are receiving treatment
for high cholesterol then you will
need an annual 'MOT' including blood
tests. You will be sent a letter
with an appointment automatically
when this is due. If you can’t make
this appointment it can be changed
by phoning or asking at reception.
You may need more frequent blood
pressure checks or blood tests and
we will make arrangements for this
when you come to clinic if needed.
Who will I see?
Fran sees everybody in the clinic.
If you need to see a doctor she will
refer you back, usually to your
regular doctor. She may also discuss
any queries about your care with the
doctors.
Does this mean I can’t see my
doctor about any of these problems?
Of course you can still see a doctor
if you need to, but the idea is that
most of the necessary monitoring ,
medication reviews and advice about
these particular problems can be
done in the Smart Heart Clinic
allowing the doctors more time to
deal with any other things you need
us to.
Sounds good. How do I make an
appointment?
Just ask at reception if you’re not
a regular attender who we are
sending reminder letters to. If you
don’t have any particular problems
but would like to get some advice
about looking after your heart,
please feel free to make an
appointment in the clinic.
Did You Know?
There are nearly 900 people who have
high blood pressure and nearly 250
people who’ve had heart attacks or
angina registered at Combe Down
Surgery!!
This clinic is to help us help you
all stay healthy. We aim to make it
a good service for everyone; please
let us know if you have any ideas,
comments or suggestions about how it
works.
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