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Many Australians may be at risk of developing heart disease if health checks aren't being administered according to guidelines.

A new blood test could be used to predict heart attack risks in people with coronary artery disease. Source: AAP

Australian guidelines by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) recommend testing every five years for low-risk patients and every 12 months for those considered at high risk of heart disease.

Cardiologist Dr. Samer Numan Aliraqi comments.