Ben - Cardiac Bypass Surgery

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"A routine medical check for work saved my life!"

At the age of 43, Ben Politzer never experienced any symptoms of heart disease. However, he did have risk factors including:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Being overweight
  • A family history of heart disease

As part of his work contract, Ben was required to have a routine medical check up every 2 years. In 2001, his check up showed that he had significant coronary artery disease that required cardiac bypass surgery.

Following discharge from hospital, Ben attended the 6 week St Vincent's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Since the, Ben has been regularly attending the Phase 3 maintenance exercise classes as a way of "checking in and staying motivated".

As part of Ben's management plan, he has blood tests and visits his cardiologist every 6 months for a check up.

Congratulations Ben for remaining committed to your heart health for so long. Keep up the great work!