.jpeg)
Stay connected with your doctor
It's important that you stay connected with your doctor as needed.
Key takeaways
How can I ‘visit’ my doctor without being face to face?
People with heart disease are now able to access Medicare funded GP and other primary health services remotely via videoconference or telephone to avoid unnecessary exposure to COVID-19.Many GPs and specialists are offering some of their services via ‘telehealth’ which means they are conducting their visits over the phone or via video conferencing applications.
Call your doctor to ask if they are offering telehealth services.
Do I still need to see my GP for a regular check-up during this pandemic?
Continue your treatment and medication plan as outlined by your doctor. If you are living with heart disease it is important to keep up your regular GP visits which can now be done remotely.
Call your GP before coming in to check what services are available.
Remember that medical emergencies still require urgent care. Get medical help if the symptoms of your heart condition become severe or become worse quickly.
For more information on COVID-19, visit the Department of Health website.
Together, we can change the future of heart disease
Together, we can change the future of heart disease
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 Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Week 2022
Heart Week 2022
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?
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
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...
Health Professional Tools
Health Professional Tools
Health Professional Tools
Guidelines, publications and support for the health professional community....
Chicken and avocado banh mi
Chicken and avocado banh mi
Chicken and avocado banh mi
Primary aldosteronism – a neglected cause of high blood pressure
Primary aldosteronism – a neglected cause of high blood pressure
Primary aldosteronism – a neglected cause of high blood pressure
3 Minute Research Competition Terms & Conditions
3 Minute Research Competition Terms & Conditions
24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
Blood pressure monitoring at home using a 24-hour blood pressure monitor test....
Cardiovascular disease risk factors and heart attack warning signs in women
Cardiovascular disease risk factors and heart attack warning signs in women
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. ...
What is heart valve disease?
What is heart valve disease?
What is heart valve disease?
Heart valve disease means that your heart valve or valves don't open or close properly....
Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD or AICD)
Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD or AICD)
This is a device inserted into your chest to return abnormal heart rhythms to normal using electrical impulses. ...
Nutrition Evidence Summaries and Reviews
Nutrition Evidence Summaries and Reviews
Nutrition Evidence Summaries and Reviews
Q&A with Dr Rachel Climie
Q&A with Dr Rachel Climie
Q&A with Dr Rachel Climie
Vascular ageing and cardiovascular disease in high-risk populations...
A new way to regulate blood and liver fats
A new way to regulate blood and liver fats
Associate Professor Anna Calkin, Institution: Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute...
Cheesy salmon frittatas
Cheesy salmon frittatas
Cheesy salmon frittatas
What is plant-based eating
What is plant-based eating
What is plant-based eating
Learn about plant-based eating and its impact on heart health ...
Improving Heart Disease in Acute Kidney Injury
Improving Heart Disease in Acute Kidney Injury
Dr Ying Wang, Institution: University of New South Wales...
WEBINAR | Absolute CVD risk assessment practical update
WEBINAR | Absolute CVD risk assessment practical update
A multidisciplinary panel of experts discuss the practical application of absolute CVD risk assessment through Heart Health Checks....
5 warning signs of a heart attack that you may not know
5 warning signs of a heart attack that you may not know
5 warning signs of a heart attack that you may not know
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Are you at risk of heart disease?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Are you at risk of heart disease?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Are you at risk of heart disease?
Preventing heart disease starts with knowing your risk factors and making changes to live a healthier life. ...
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
One of the most powerful ways to help support a future without heart disease is to include a gift to the Heart Foundation in your Will...
Action Plans
Action Plans
Action Plans
Recovery is a long journey, so having a plan makes a huge difference. Using an action plan gives you a step-by-step guide to improving your lifestyle....
Finding her voice: Sophie Nester’s heart story
Finding her voice: Sophie Nester’s heart story
Sophie Nester was born with a heart condition and a form of spina bifida. She had three open heart surgeries before she turned five. Now 26, Sophie is a disability support worker in Bendigo, Victoria....
Improving cardiovascular health: New and innovative treatments for reducing tobacco smoking
Improving cardiovascular health: New and innovative treatments for reducing tobacco smoking
Dr Ryan Courtney, Institution: University of New South Wales...
Heart Foundation congratulates Imelda Lynch on appointment to Ministerial research advisory board
Heart Foundation congratulates Imelda Lynch on appointment to Ministerial research advisory board
Heart Foundation congratulates Imelda Lynch on appointment to Ministerial research advisory board
Media Release - 28 September 2021...
Our corporate partners
Our corporate partners
Our corporate partners
We value the support of all of our corporate partners....
Beef Burgers
Beef Burgers
Beef Burgers
Active Living NSW
Active Living NSW
Active Living NSW
Active Living NSW supports physical activity and healthy built environments in NSW ...
Heart Foundation Research Award Recipients
Heart Foundation Research Award Recipients
Explore our research award recipients and projects...