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Guidelines, publications and support for the health professional community....

Together, we can change the future of heart disease

The power of your ongoing support can help save lives and keep more families together. Help us continue to fund promising heart research projects by donating today. ...

Heart Week 2022

With one Australian having a heart attack or stroke every 4 minutes, you have the power to change this statistic. ...

Time to book a Heart Health Check?

If you're 45 and over, or 30 and over if you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today...

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Pregnancy and heart disease

Information and resources for health professionals....

Support after a heart attack

Many different thoughts may go through your head after a heart attack and you may be presented with complicated medical info. Know where to get support. ...

Key Statistics: Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease

Salad recipes

Search through our tasty salad recipes...

Mediterranean antipasto pizza

10 minutes

Serves 4 (1 pizza per serve)

What is heart failure?

Heart failure is a condition where your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be....

Cardiovascular disease risk factors and heart attack warning signs in women

Information for healthcare professionals and the public on cardiovascular disease risk factors and warning signs affecting women. ...

Get your family moving

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

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

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

What is a cardiac arrest?

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

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

Heart Bypass Surgery

Coronary bypass surgery is a common procedure that can dramatically improve the health of your heart. ...

Getting active at school

Physical activity resources for school staff....

Nutrition Resources for Practice and Patient Care

Environment, climate change and heart health

Information on how air pollution, heatwaves and bushfires can impact heart health, and what you can do to look after yourself. ...

GLOBAL CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH FUNDERS FORUM

FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS ...

Tex Mex chicken burgers

10 minutes

Serves 2

Coronary Angiogram Test

This is a common test done to find out angina symptoms, or during or after a heart attack. ...

Lamb souvlaki wraps

5 minutes

Serves 2

Is salt bad for your heart?

Most Australians are eating more than the recommended amounts and this can cause health problems....

Dinner recipes

Search our heart healthy dinner recipes for tonights main meal...

Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem

At first, it didn’t cross my mind it could be something serious. ...

Chicken caprese pizza

20 minutes

Serves 2 (1 pizza per serve)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Lower your risk of heart disease

Support and resources to help you stay healthy and reduce risk of heart disease. ...

Supporting Young Hearts Podcast

Supporting Young Hearts is a six-episode series interviewing young people with lived experience of heart conditions and talking through advice for supporting emotional health and well-being....