Health Screening Package: “Your Health after the COVID-19 Pandemic”

Health Screening Package: “Your Health after the COVID-19 Pandemic”

As a result of the pandemic, we have become more concerned about our health, more aware of the need to take care of both ourselves and our loved ones, and more willing to make lifestyle changes.

During the pandemic, it has been particularly difficult to maintain pro-health behaviour, such as engaging in physical activity, sticking to a healthy diet, or undergoing preventive tests and examinations. The pandemic has also resulted in poorer compensation of chronic diseases and the occurrence of various conditions in individuals who had previously been healthy. Side effects of the pandemic have also included gaining excess body mass, experiencing anxiety, developing addictions, and suffering from sleep disorders. After contracting SARS-CoV-2, some patients have observed persistent symptoms that continued for weeks or months, despite their recovery from the acute phase of the disease in terms of laboratory test results. Many people, regardless of whether they have experienced COVID-19 mildly or with more severe symptoms, are concerned that the disease has left traces in their bodies and negatively affected their internal organs, such as the lungs, liver, kidneys, and heart.

Individual immunity, stable health condition and preventive tests and examinations are key in preventing serious diseases.

Thus, it is worth checking the state of your health with the “Your Health after the COVID-19 Pandemic” Health Screening Package.

Who is the screening intended for?

The screening is recommended for everyone who wishes to check their health condition, regardless of whether they have undergone COVID-19 or not. The “Your Health after the COVID-19 Pandemic” Screening Package is aimed at people over the age of 18. The package consist of medical consultations as well as selected tests and examinations, conducted in order to, for instance, assess the functioning of selected organs and detect any inflammatory processes, potential post-COVID-19 complications or asymptomatic infections.

Please note that the Prosta Medical Centre does not perform ultrasound examinations for English-speaking patients.

Make sure to get the screening if you have observed any of the following symptoms:

·    chronic fatigue;

·    shortness of breath;

·    persistent cough;

·    elevated or irregular heart beat;

·    decreased exercise tolerance;

·    reluctance to perform work;

·    chest pain;

·    muscle and joint pain;

·    sleep and mood disorders.

The “Your Health after the COVID-19 Pandemic” Package includes the following diagnostic tests:

Blood tests: CBC - analyzer - blood Urea - serum Creatinine - serum Alanine aminotransferase - ALT (GPT) Aspartate aminotransferase - AST (GOT) Potassium - serum Quantitative D-dimers (plasma) Fasting iron - serum Acute phase protein - CRP – quantified

Resting ECG,

Chest X-ray PA + lateral,

General urine test,

Temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation measurement

and the following consultations: nursing consultation: the measurements of temperature and blood pressure as well as oxygen saturation are performed; consultation with an internist: the doctor will take your medical history and examine you with particular emphasis on the respiratory system, and refer you for selected tests/examinations; follow-up consultation with an internist: having analysed the results of tests and examinations, the doctor will assess your health, discuss the results and provide recommendations.

Once you have purchased the Health Screening Package, the coordinator will call you to schedule visits, tests and examinations at the date and time convenient for you and at the location of your choice.

The package is valid for 3 months from the date indicated in the order confirmation.

Why is it recommended to choose the Health Screening Package?

Your benefits you will check your health condition post-COVID-19 and make sure that your body does not suffer from any complications; you will take care of yourself, check the functioning and condition of your organs, and, if you receive abnormal results, get a chance to  start your treatment quickly and prevent any complications; you will receive medical recommendations regarding, for example, possible further diagnostics and treatment of any detected abnormalities; you will save time and comfortably undergo all tests and examinations during just two visits at Medicover. Once you have purchased the package, a Medicover coordinator will call you to schedule an appointment at the date and time convenient for you and at the location of your choice.

What exactly does the Health Screening Package consist of?

Oxygen saturation

In people with dyspnoea and easy fatigue, measuring saturation determines whether the cause is lung disease or disease of another organ.

Blood pressure measurement

During SARS-CoV-2, the virus enters the cell through an enzyme that regulates blood pressure. Its damage after infection may result in abnormal RR levels.

Resting ECG

During SARS-CoV-2, in addition to the lungs, the virus also affects heart cells, because they are easily damaged. An ECG test can detect any suspected myocarditis.

Chest X-ray PA + lateral

Allows detecting post-inflammatory changes in the lungs and pleura that appear after infection.

General urine test

The urinary system is one of the systems that can be damaged by COVID-19.

CBC - analyzer - blood

Complete blood count, including total white blood cell count indicates normal body immunity. Red blood cells are an important part of our well-being and lack of fatigue.

Urea - serum

Determination of serum urea concentration, important mainly in the diagnosis of kidney function. Serum urea concentration depends on the functioning of the body's own (endogenous) proteins and hepatic protein synthesis, as well as the supply of protein in the diet (high or low-protein diet).

Creatinine - serum

Creatinine helps determine the efficiency of the patient's kidneys, even if the patient does not notice any negative symptoms that could indicate a disorder. Testing the serum creatinine level helps determine proper glomerular filtration in the kidneys. Recommended when a patient is suspected of kidney damage due to exposure to various toxins or due to medications.

Alanine aminotransferase - ALT (GPT)

The ALT test uses a blood sample. Its purpose is to determine the level of alanine aminotransferase, which is a liver enzyme. An increase in the activity of alanine aminotransferase indicates damage to the liver cells. Aminotransferases are found in the liver, heart, and skeletal muscles. Elevated serum levels of transaminases indicate damage to hepatocytes or myocytes.

Aspartate aminotransferase - AST (GOT)

AST, or aspartate aminotransferase, is a liver test for enzymes found mainly in the liver and muscles. They should normally exist inside cells, therefore an increase in their concentration in the blood indicates cell damage (e.g. liver). AST concentration is used to diagnose and monitor liver diseases.

Potassium - serum

Potassium is an electrolyte that is responsible for the proper functioning of the nervous and muscular systems. It stimulates the secretion of insulin. It also controls the water-electrolyte and acid-base balance and regulates the activity of some enzymes. Both the deficiency and excess of potassium negatively affect the body. Too high concentration of this element is a threat in the case of malfunctioning kidneys. In healthy people, the kidneys eliminate potassium, so the excess element is excreted in the urine. In kidney disease, too much potassium can lead to muscle weakness, heart palpitations and even life-threatening arrhythmias.

Acute phase protein - CRP - quantified

The CRP (C-reactive protein) test is performed during the diagnostic process of an infection. A doctor may order it if he suspects, for example, a parasitic, fungal, bacterial or viral infection. The amount of protein concentration is related to the source of the infection and its intensity.

Quantitative D-dimers (plasma)

Determination of serum D-dimer, performed in suspected increased coagulation and fibrinolysis processes, useful in the diagnosis of coagulation disorders: venous and arterial thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome and differentiation of hyperfibrinolysis.

Fasting iron

Serum - iron plays a key role in the human body. It is responsible for the proper functioning of the respiratory, circulatory, immune and nervous systems. It is part of haemoglobin, which carries oxygen through the body. Iron plays an important role in the nervous system, where it affects cognitive functions, as well as the body's efficiency during exercise.

PLEASE NOTE! For all of you who have experienced a severe case of COVID-19 or have suffered from heart disease in the past, and who are still bothered by post‑COVID-19 ailments which limit your functioning or are even more severe than during the disease, we recommend the “Your Heart after COVID-19” Health Screening Package.

PLEASE NOTE! For all of you who have suffered from COVID-19 and are experien­cing difficulties in their day-to-day functioning, at home and/or at work, due to complications related to, among others, memory and concentration problems (e.g. temporarily forgetting words, numbers and other information) or are concerned that untreated brain fog can lead to brain damage, we recommend the “Brain fog after COVID-19” Health Screening Package.

The role of standards in the post‑pandemic healthcare supply chain

COVID-19 has imposed a huge burden on healthcare systems around the world. However, in response to restrictions that prevented in-person consultations with doctors, telemedicine – by means of video calls and remote monitoring – has come to the fore.

What is the future of health and wellbeing after the pandemic? | The World Economic Forum

Compare post-COVID-19 health screenings:

You can also take advantage of our offer of post COVID-19 antibody tests. Click here.

IgG antibodies are referred to as antibodies of the late stage of infection. The presence of only IgG antibodies indicates that the infection occurred earlier than a few weeks ago. Antibody testing is especially recommended to identify asymptomatic and poorly symptomatic people with COVID-19 infection, or when the patient has had symptoms of a respiratory tract infection but has not tested for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Tests for antibodies help identify those who have had and recovered from the disease and who can potentially donate plasma to help other sick people.

Please note that at Medicover Tarasy Grabiszynskie this health screening is not available for foreign language patients.

The purchasing process

1. Choose the city and Medicover Centre.
2. Add product to cart.
3. Choose payment option.
4. Fill in your personal information.
5. Pay for the order.

You may also purchase the screening package directly at the Medical Centre’s reception desk.

How to use the screening package?

 

Choose a convenient location First choose the city and the Medical Centre,where you would like to do the tests included in the screening. Next, fill out the form with your details and pay for the purchase at the MediStore or the reception desk.

How to book an appointment for screening tests? The screening coordinator will contact you by phone within 24 working hours of your purchase. He/she will propose convenient dates for "Your Health after COVID-19" tests and consultations at your preferred Medicover Centre. The coordinator will also be present during your stay at Medicover Centre and will personally direct you to the designated tests and consultations. For identification purposes, please bring a photo ID.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• The check-up is aimed at adults over 18 years of age.
• You have 3 months (from the date indicated in your order confirmation) to complete the tests in the screening package.
• The tests can be performed at a Medicover Centre of your choice in the following Polish cities: Warsaw, Wrocław, Kraków, Katowice, Gdańsk, Szczecin, Łódź, and Piaseczno.
• If you are not able to come to your appointment at Medicover Centre, cancel it contacting the coordinator or by calling the Customer Service Centre at the telephone number 500 900 550. Otherwise, rescheduling tests or visits will be at the patient's expense.
• To ensure the quality of test results, prepare yourself for blood and imaging tests according to recommendations.

How to prepare for the screening tests?

Blood tests – on the day before the test limit physical activity, follow a light diet and do not drink alcohol. You should be fasting on the day of the test, i.e. no food or drink should be consumed for 8 hours prior to blood collection. If you need to take medication or you are thirsty, you may drink a glass of still mineral water. A light meal is recommended up to 8 hours before the test.

Urine test – urine collected first thing in the morning is best for testing. Urine should be collected in a single-use container specially designed for this purpose (available at pharmacies) and delivered to the Medicover Centre Blood Drawing Station as soon as possible. For women, the test should not be performed during menstruation and in the first three days afterwards.

EKG test (electrocardiogram) – the test does not require any special preparation.

Chest X-ray – you should have a referral from your doctor for examination. The referral should include:

• name of entity issuing the referral,
• patient details (patient's name and surname, date of birth, sex, PESEL number, address and place of residence),
• if the patient is a minor, completely incapacitated or incapable of expressing consent – the name of the legal representative and the address of his/her place of residence is required,
• the purpose and justification of the test,
• initial clinical diagnosis of medical radiological procedure,
• signature and stamp of the person requesting the examination or procedure.

X-ray examinations are not recommended for pregnant women. Where necessary, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure maximum protection for the patient.

Internal medicine consultations – during the first visit, the doctor will take the patient’s medical history, conduct an examination during the visit and issue referrals for examinations. He/she will also ask questions about the current state of health, as well as about diseases in the immediate family. At the summarising visit, the doctor, based on the medical history, examination during the first visit and the results of additional tests, will assess the patient’s health condition and present recommendations for the future. At the end of the visit, the doctor will provide the patient with a specially prepared package, which will include the summary of the Health Screening along with recommendations and original test results.

Please prepare for the tests in accordance with the above recommendations, otherwise they may not be able to be performed or their results may be difficult to interpret. Any re-examinations may be performed at the patient's expense.