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Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

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. ...

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Clinical Guidelines

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

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

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....

Heart Age Calculator

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

Vegetarian recipes

Search through our vegetarian recipes...

Help others in need through a gift in your Will

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

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

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

The Heart Foundation Community

We need your opinion, experience and skills to help us improve the heart health of all Australians. ...

Key Statistics: Cardiovascular Disease

Key data and statistics about CVD....

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Got a question about your heart?...

What is a heart attack?

The most common cause of a heart attack is coronary heart disease....

Italian recipes

Find heart healthy Italian recipes....

What is coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary artery disease occurs when a coronary artery clogs and narrows because of a buildup of plaque....

The Heart Foundation Research Program

We are Australia’s biggest non-government funder of world-class research into heart health. Learn more about our high impact research. ...

Key Statistics: Heart Failure

What is angina?

Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that’s a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually coronary heart disease (CHD)....

Wholegrains and heart health

All you need to know about wholegrains to put you on the right track...

Fruit, vegetables and heart health

How to boost your fruit and vegetable intake to help protect your heart. ...

Supporting Young Hearts

Advice from young people living with a heart condition....

Baking recipes

Find heart healthy baking recipes ...

Driving and travelling after a heart attack

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

Heart attack medication

There are a number of medications you could be prescribed after a heart attack....

Our corporate partners

We value the support of all of our corporate partners....

How to make healthier meals at home

Cooking at home is often healthier than eating out....

The NSW Cardiac Rehabilitation Working Group

Physical activity and your heart health

Physical activity and exercise can benefit your heart, body and mind....

How a pacemaker at 34 saved my life

Kim shares the emotional and physical upheaval experienced on her journey to diagnosis and recovery....