Services
Private Heart Health Check & Cardiac Risk Assessment, Dorset
A private heart health check is one of the most worthwhile things you can do for your long-term wellbeing, especially if heart disease runs in your family or you simply want reassurance. A cardiac risk assessment in Dorset with Dr Sujata Khambekar brings together your history, an examination and the right tests to give you a clear, personalised picture of your heart health — and a practical plan to protect it.
Much of the harm from heart disease builds up quietly over years before any symptoms appear. The purpose of a heart health check is to find and address that risk early, while there is the greatest opportunity to change its course through straightforward, evidence-based steps.
What it is and who it is for
A cardiac risk assessment is a structured review of everything that affects your future risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular problems. It considers your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, blood-sugar control, lifestyle and family history, and pulls them together into an overall picture rather than a series of isolated numbers.
It is particularly valuable if you have a family history of heart disease or sudden cardiac events, if you have raised blood pressure or cholesterol, if you smoke or have diabetes, if you are starting to exercise more seriously, or if you would simply value an expert opinion for peace of mind. It is equally suited to those with no symptoms who want to stay well and to those with mild concerns they want investigated.
What to expect
The assessment starts with an unhurried consultation in which Dr Khambekar takes a full personal and family history and examines you. Your blood pressure is measured, and an ECG is recorded to check your heart's rhythm and look for signs of strain. Depending on your circumstances, blood tests for cholesterol and related markers, and an echocardiogram to assess the heart's structure and function, may be arranged.
The findings are then drawn together into a clear estimate of your cardiovascular risk and, crucially, a personalised prevention plan. That plan is realistic and tailored to you — covering targeted lifestyle changes, whether medication such as blood-pressure or cholesterol treatment would help, and what, if anything, needs monitoring over time.
You leave knowing where you stand and what to do about it, with the option of ongoing review so that your plan can be adjusted as your circumstances change.
Where it is available
Heart health checks and the supporting tests are available at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, The Harbour Hospital in Poole, and the Dorset Heart Clinic, so you can arrange your assessment at whichever Dorset location suits you best. Where further imaging such as cardiac MRI is needed, it can be organised as part of the same plan of care.
Cost & insurance
Heart health checks may be covered by private medical insurance depending on your policy and whether the assessment is symptom-led; many people choose to self-pay for a preventative check. Either way, the cost is set out clearly beforehand. See our fees & insurance page for details.
Frequently asked questions
Who should consider a heart health check?
It is worth considering if you have a family history of heart disease, raised blood pressure or cholesterol, diabetes, or other risk factors — or simply if you would value expert reassurance. It suits people with no symptoms who want to stay well, as well as those with mild concerns.
What tests are included?
A typical assessment includes a full history and examination, blood-pressure measurement and an ECG, often with blood tests for cholesterol and an echocardiogram where appropriate. The exact tests are tailored to you rather than applied as a fixed package.
Will my insurance cover a preventative check?
Cover varies between policies. Symptom-led assessments are often covered, whereas purely preventative screening may not be, so it is worth checking with your insurer. Many people choose to self-pay, and fees are confirmed in advance.
How often should I have a heart health check?
That depends on your risk profile and any findings. For some people a single reassuring assessment with lifestyle advice is enough; for others, periodic review is sensible. Dr Khambekar will recommend a suitable interval as part of your personalised plan.
Related services
Echocardiogram
Private echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) in Poole & Bournemouth, performed and reported by Dr Sujata Khambekar, Consultant Cardiologist. Prompt appointments, all major insurers.
Learn moreAtrial Fibrillation
See an atrial fibrillation (AF) specialist in Dorset. Dr Sujata Khambekar, Consultant Cardiologist, offers prompt diagnosis, stroke-risk assessment and rhythm management. All major insurers.
Learn moreAngina & Coronary Artery Disease
Private assessment of angina and coronary artery disease in Dorset with Dr Sujata Khambekar, Consultant Cardiologist. Prompt investigation of chest pain. All major insurers.
Learn more