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Clinical Guidelines

Full list of clinical guidlines and references for CVD, heart failure, ACS, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, SCAD and RHD...

Are you at risk of heart disease?

There is no single cause for any one heart condition, but there are risk factors that increase your chance of developing one. ...

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

Heart Foundation programs and resources to support your recovery....

Support and resources for health care professionals

Our range of clinical and patient support resources are available for you to use in your daily practice....

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

Join the Heart Foundation community. Together, we can make a real difference for Australian hearts. ...

Support us and help save Australian hearts

Join the fight against Australia’s biggest killer by supporting the Heart Foundation. ...

Heart Age Calculator

Try our Heart Age Calculator to understand what contributes to your risk of heart disease....

What is a cardiac arrest?

With immediate help a cardiac arrest can be survived. Learn how to save a life....

Breakfast recipes

Heart healthy breakfasts to start your day right...

Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in NSW

A ground-breaking collaboration bringing together for the first time the state’s most eminent cardiovascular researchers...

Heart failure clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

Heart Foundation Walking

Learn more about Heart Foundation Walking and find your local walking group....

Norm discovered he was at risk of a major heart attack just in the nick of time

Norm didn’t worry too much about his cholesterol problem – until an angiogram revealed he had an 80 per cent blockage in a major heart artery. ...

Cardiac arrest at 26: adjusting to a new ‘normal’

Get your family moving

Get your kids active and set them up for healthier habits into adulthood....

Atrial fibrillation resources for patients

What is atrial fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia where your heart beats irregularly and fast....

Health Professional Ambassador Program

Would you like to improve the cardiovascular health of your patients?...

Help others in need through a gift in your Will

Ian “did not hesitate” to leave 100% of his estate to the Heart Foundation....

Heart Health Checks: the critical role of the practice nurse

This webinar discusses the role of practice nurses in conducting heart health checks...

Driving and travelling after a heart attack

Explore our guide for driving and heart attack recovery. ...

The one that took Jan’s breath away

Open heart surgery to treat damaged heart valves has improved Jan's overall health....

Northern Territory General Election - 22nd August 2020

Investment in heart health is an investment in longer, happier and more productive lives....

What is a healthy body weight?

Find out what a healthy body weight is and the steps you can take to achieve it. ...

Active Living NSW

Active Living NSW supports physical activity and healthy built environments in NSW ...

Key Statistics: Risk factors for heart disease

After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track

Running has been an important part of Boyd's life, so imagine his shock when a heart condition he had never heard of threatened to put a stop to it. ...

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

A family history of heart disease could mean you are at greater risk....

Heart disease and pregnancy

Pregnancy is often referred to as the “ultimate stress test” for the body....

Lipid management clinical information and resources

Lipid management resources for health professionals...