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From April the 1st, Australians at risk of heart disease can receive a Medicare-funded check-up. Health experts estimate it could prevent tens of thousands of heart attacks, while saving thousands of lives.


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By Abby Dinham, Madhura Seneviratne, Samantha Beniac-Brooks

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From April the 1st, Australians at risk of heart disease can receive a Medicare-funded check-up. Health experts estimate it could prevent tens of thousands of heart attacks, while saving thousands of lives.



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