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Clinical guidelines

Co-designed clinical guidelines shaped by experts and the community

The Heart Foundation, often in partnership with the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ), Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (ACDPA) and other aligned organisations, develops high quality, evidence-based clinical guidelines for a range of cardiovascular conditions.

Our guidelines are co-developed with healthcare professionals and consumers to ensure the guidance is relevant and meets the needs of the Australian community.

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Acute coronory syndromes

Australian clinical guideline for diagnosing and managing acute coronary syndromes 2025

2025

The guideline includes evidence-based recommendations, practical advice for managing suspected or confirmed ACS, and specific guidance for underserved populations.

Cardiovascular disease risk

Australian guideline and calculator for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease risk

2023

Recommendations and practice advice for assessing, communicating, and managing CVD risk for the primary prevention of CVD in Australia.

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2020

Guidelines for acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

Guideline developed by RHD Australia and shared with permission.

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2018

Heart failure clinical guidelines

Guidelines for the prevention, detection and management of heart failure in Australia

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