Markinch Medical Practice
19 High Street
Markinch
Fife, KY7 6ER
Dear Patient
In Scotland, Cardiovascular Disease (heart disease) is the second most common cause of death after cancer. It causes over 25% of all deaths in Scotland with many of these in people aged under 75 years old. Many of these deaths are preventable through timely and effective intervention. Many people are not aware of the risk factors that increase the potential of developing cardiovascular disease such as raised Blood Pressure. It is estimated that one in three adults have high Blood Pressure but only around a quarter of these adults are receiving treatment.
Scottish Government have commenced a National Programme with the aim to significantly reduce avoidable cardiovascular deaths. Markinch Medical Practice has agreed to participate in this programme to help our patients improve their cardiovascular health.
Patients aged 35 to 60 years old who have not received the full list of Cardiovascular checks within the last 3 years are being invited to have the checks completed. These checks include:
- Blood Pressure
- Bloods for Cholesterol and Diabetes Check
- Weight, Height and Waist Circumference
- Smoking Status
Following this, each patient will receive an update on their results along with an invitation to attend the Practice to get more advice around cardiovascular disease. You may also receive a telephone appointment with a GP/Nurse to discuss your results further.
You have been identified as being eligible for the above assessment and will have already received a text about this along with the link to this letter. Over the next few days, a member of our Administration Team will contact you to confirm if you wish to take part in the assessment and to arrange an appointment for the above checks to be completed. We strongly encourage you to do this to address any risk factors and improve your cardiovascular health.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with a member of our Practice Team on 01592 610640.
Yours sincerely
DR DEREK DUNDAS
GP Partner
Dr H Hellewell (MB ChB, DFFP, DCCH), Dr D.M. Anderson (MB ChB, MRCGP, MRCOG),
Dr S McNab (MB ChB MRCGP), Dr E Ellison (MB ChB MRCGP DRCOG),
Dr Derek Dundas (MB ChB, MRCGP, BSc Hons)