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Heart disease is the number one killer of women

Women's stories

It’s easy to get lost in the statistics about women and heart disease. But behind every statistic there are real women affected by heart disease every day.

Here, you can read some personal stories about how heart disease changed the lives of these Australian women.

Perhaps you have a story to share? Or maybe you have questions about your heart health? Please feel free to contact our Health Information Service, staffed by qualified health professionals, on 1300 36 27 87 (local charges apply) or email your query to the team.

Christine Armstrong
Getting checked out soon after experiencing heart disease symptoms at age 43 was a no-brainer for Western Australian mother-of-four, Christine Armstrong More +

Julie Keegan
As one of Australia’s most successful lawn bowlers, Julie Keegan is a fit and active woman More +

Abby Bloom
Early detection and fast treatment allowed Abby Bloom’s frightening heart attack to spur her onto greater things More +

Jo Court
Jo Court has a message from her heart for all Australian women More +

Janet Newton
At age 12, Janet Newton lost her mother to heart disease, profoundly impacting her life and steering her future career and lifestyle choices More +

Trisha Langridge
Trisha Langridge thought heart attacks didn’t happen to women in their 40s More +

Amy Malsem
Most 25-year-olds don’t have their own cardiac teams More +

Anne Nichols
A neighbour’s concern and persistence saved Anne Nichols’ life after she experienced a heart attack at home More +

Juleen Cavanaugh
Juleen Cavanaugh’s story shows just how important it is to act quickly when experiencing chest pain More +

Kate Brooker
Kate Brooker is a businesswoman, wife and mother More +

Liz Joshua
With a thriving private practice and a full-time position at Queensland Health, Liz Joshua was far too busy to get sick More +

Linda Elliston
At age 47, Linda Elliston thought the chest pain and vomiting she was suffering were just a bad case of food poisoning More +