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From single readings to the whole picture.

A blood pressure reading on its own says little. Only together with cholesterol, blood sugar, age and lifestyle does it show how your heart and blood vessels are doing.

Appointment
recommended
Duration
about 30 minutes
Result
straight away
Where
separate consulting room
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Blood pressure monitor on the table in the consulting room at Anklin Apotheke

Cardiovascular risk assessment in Cham

What is included

What we look at

Measurements and a conversation. At the end you get an assessment, not a list of numbers.

Blood pressureMeasured after a rest. If you measure at home, bring your readings, they say more than a single measurement.
CholesterolTotal cholesterol, the favourable HDL and the unfavourable LDL. For your risk, the ratio matters most.
Blood sugarThe long-term HbA1c value shows what your blood sugar was over the last two to three months. You do not need to fast for it.
ConversationSmoking, exercise, weight, cases in the family. Together with the readings, that gives your personal risk.

Why the sum matters

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in Switzerland. Most of the risk factors cannot be felt: high blood pressure does not hurt, nor does high cholesterol, and raised blood sugar causes no symptoms for a long time.

Each value on its own may be just within range. Together, and with smoking or little exercise on top, the picture looks different. That is why the cardiovascular check does not look at single numbers but at the whole.

What you take home

You go home with your readings on a printout and a clear statement of where you stand. If everything is within range, we say so. If something stands out, we discuss what you can do yourself and whether you should take it to your GP.

How to measure your blood pressure correctly at home is explained in the guide on high blood pressure. Single values without an appointment are measured at the health check.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the cardiovascular check

How is this different from the health check?

At the health check we measure single values without an appointment. The cardiovascular check brings those values together with your lifestyle and ends with an assessment of your risk. That takes more time and an appointment.

Who is the check worth it for?

For everyone from about 40, earlier if there has been a heart attack or stroke in the family, with excess weight, diabetes or if you smoke.

Do I need to fast?

Not for the long-term blood sugar. For an accurate cholesterol value it is better not to eat for eight hours beforehand. We will tell you when you book.

Does it replace a visit to the doctor?

No. The check shows whether a visit to the doctor makes sense, and you arrive there well prepared with your readings. We do not make a diagnosis.

Related services
Health checksBlood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and inflammation, measured on the spot and discussed with you directly.
Appointment
not needed
Values
blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol, inflammation
Pharmacist consultationPrivate advice by appointment, in a separate room. For anything you would like to discuss in peace.
Appointment
by arrangement
Referral
not needed
Erectile dysfunctionConfidential advice in private, in a closed room. We look at what may be behind it and what helps.
Appointment
recommended
Where
separate room
By appointment

Set aside half an hour.

Call us or write to us. We will also tell you whether you should come fasting.

Request an appointmentCall 041 780 39 19