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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. ...

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....

Stay informed about COVID-19

If you have heart disease, you are more vulnerable to severe complications....

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. ...

Understanding your heart age

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

Cook with Heart

Join the Cook with Heart Challenge as seen on Channel 7...

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Heart failure diagnosis and care webinar

Improving diagnosis and care for heart failure patients....

Cyril credits cardiac rehab for getting his life back

Cyril suffered a heart attack in 2015. Cardiac rehab helped get his life back on track. ...

Healthy eating to protect your heart

What does a heart-friendly diet look like?...

Cardiac arrest at 33: the challenges of restarting your life

Emma shares her story and opens up about her emotional struggles....

Norm discovered he was at risk of a major heart attack just in the nick of time

Norm didn’t worry too much about his cholesterol problem – until an angiogram revealed he had an 80 per cent blockage in a major heart artery. ...

Help others in need through a gift in your Will

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

Being a carer for a heart attack patient

Your role as a carer for a heart attack patient is an important one – explore some useful things to know....

Reading food labels

Nutrition information panels and ingredients lists are a good way of comparing similar foods so you can choose the healthiest option....

What is heart valve disease?

Heart valve disease means that your heart valve or valves don't open or close properly....

Smart Heart Guidelines App

Access to Australian heart disease guidelines is now free at your fingertips...

Supporting local Councils in South Australia

Resources to help support your council region to be healthy, connected and safe....

Cardiac rehabilitation information for health professionals

Useful cardiac rehabilitation resources for health professionals....

Celebrate the life of someone you love by giving to the Heart Foundation in their memory

Women and heart disease

Every day, 22 women lose their lives to this condition....

Heart procedures and devices

If you have a heart condition, your doctor may recommend treatment or procedures...

What waist measurements mean for your heart

How your waist measurement contributes to your heart health...

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...

Driving and travelling after a heart attack

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

What is an arrhythmia?

Arrhythmia is a fault in the heart’s electrical system, which affects your heart’s pumping rhythm....