Hypertension clinical information and guidelines
Clinical information for diagnosis and management of hypertension.
Guidelines
| Guide to management of hypertension in adults 2016 (PDF) | The Guide to Management of Hypertension in Adults 2016 has been endorsed by Kidney Health Australia, National Stroke Foundation and the High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) have recommended the Guideline for approval as an Accepted Clinical Resource. |
| MJA Article - Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of hypertension — 2016 | The MJA Article - Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Mangement of Hypertension - 2016 was developed by the Heart Foundation to guide health professionals in the management of hypertension. It was published in the Medical Journal of Australia. |
Aboriginal heart health
Aboriginal heart health
Aboriginal heart health
Visit the St Vincents Hospital NSW and Heart Foundation Aboriginal heart health website for more information...
Trek for Australian Hearts
Trek for Australian Hearts
Trek for Australian Hearts
Join the Heart Foundation in South Australia for the journey of a lifetime, trekking the ancient Flinders Ranges to help save Australian hearts....
Heart Week
Heart Week
Heart Week
May 3 – 9, 2021...
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation programs and resources to support your recovery....
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Join our community of fundraisers who are committed to taking action to fight heart disease....
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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. ...
Support for young adults: Online events
Support for young adults: Online events
Support for young adults: Online events
A series of virtual events for young adults on managing emotional wellbeing. ...
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Join the fight against Australia’s biggest killer by supporting the Heart Foundation. ...
Personal Walking Plan
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Feel healthier and happier in six weeks with a free Personal Walking Plan...
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Do you have a Heart Story to share?
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Sharing your story could help another Australian just like you to overcome their heart challenges...
Breakfast recipes
Breakfast recipes
Breakfast recipes
Heart healthy breakfasts to start your day right...
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Resources to help people follow a heart healthy eating pattern in their daily lives. ...
Coronary Angiogram Test
Coronary Angiogram Test
This is a common test done to find out angina symptoms, or during or after a heart attack. ...
Food and healthy eating during COVID-19
Food and healthy eating during COVID-19
Food and healthy eating during COVID-19
Healthy eating and COVID-19 FAQ...
Heart attack recovery – quit smoking
Heart attack recovery – quit smoking
Heart attack recovery – quit smoking
Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. Get the facts on quitting and how it can help you recover. ...
Stay informed about COVID-19
Stay informed about COVID-19
Stay informed about COVID-19
If you have heart disease, you are more vulnerable to severe complications....
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management
Absolute CVD risk assessment is an integrated approach that estimates the cumulative risk of multiple risk factors to predict a heart attack or stroke event in the next five years....
Remember a loved one with a tribute
Remember a loved one with a tribute
Remember a loved one with a tribute
Honour the life of a loved one with a donation to the Heart Foundation. Your donation offers hope for Australian hearts....
Peter is breathing easy again after heart valve surgery
Peter is breathing easy again after heart valve surgery
Peter is breathing easy again after heart valve surgery
Peter has lived with a rare heart condition since he was 14, but hadn’t given it too much thought until his 30s....
End of Financial Year Tax Receipt
End of Financial Year Tax Receipt
End of Financial Year Tax Receipt
Looking to claim your donations in your tax return this financial year?...
Lamb recipes
Lamb recipes
Lamb recipes
Find heart healthy lamb recipes....
Asian recipes
Asian recipes
Asian recipes
Find heart healthy Asian recipes....
Wholegrains and heart health
Wholegrains and heart health
Wholegrains and heart health
All you need to know about wholegrains to put you on the right track...
A nurse shares her top recovery tips for young cardiac patients
A nurse shares her top recovery tips for young cardiac patients
A nurse shares her top recovery tips for young cardiac patients
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For professionals: Heart Health Checks
For professionals: Heart Health Checks
Heart Health Checks have been supported by Medicare since April 2019....
Physical activity resources
Physical activity resources
Physical activity resources
Resources for health professionals interested in physical activity....
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Media Release - 16 November 2020...
My health for life program
My health for life program
My health for life program
The Heart Foundation is a proud supporter of the Queensland My health for life program...
Key Statistics: Heart attack
Key Statistics: Heart attack
Statistics and information on heart attack in Australia...