The Beat Podcast

Welcome to The Beat

Our new podcast from the Heart Foundation unpacks the latest research, news, and trends shaping Australia’s heart health. Each episode explores the big issues making headlines - from medical breakthroughs to public health debates - and what they mean for all of us.

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The Gender Gap in Heart Attack Care

A major new Australian study has revealed that women are still missing out on life-saving treatment after a heart attack - and the gap could be costing hundreds of lives every year. In this episode, we speak with Professor Clara Chow about why these disparities persist, what the data tells us, and how Australia’s health system can do better for women’s hearts.