Heart Foundation Publications

Helpful and practical heart health information for patients, their families, and the general public.

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Current publication topics

Australian cardiovascular risk charts

Australian acute coronary syndromes capability framework 2015
A framework for overcoming disparities in management of acute coronary syndromes in the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, 2014
2011 addendum to the National Heart Foundation of Australia/Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) 2006
NHFA and CSANZ Australian Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes 2016 document (full version)
Economic Cost of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Australia: The Cost to Governments
Economic Cost of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Australia: The Cost to Individuals and Their Families
Economic Cost of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Australia: Overview of reports

Angina: Understanding chest pain and discomfort

Position statement: Antioxidants in food, drinks and supplements for cardiovascular health, updated 2010

Atrial Fibrillation

Heart transplants and organ donations

Position statement: Salt and Heart Healthy Eating

Neighbourhood walkability checklist

Smoking and your heart health

Copyright

All Heart Foundation publications and resources are subject to copyright. If you would like to reproduce or use material from any of these resources, you must make a request to copyright@heartfoundation.org.au. The Heart Foundation reserves the right to refuse requests to reproduce or use materials from our resources.

Support for young adults: Online events

A series of virtual events for young adults on managing emotional wellbeing. ...

Aboriginal heart health

Visit the St Vincents Hospital NSW and Heart Foundation Aboriginal heart health website for more information...

Personal Walking Plan

Feel healthier and happier in six weeks with a free Personal Walking Plan...

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

Join our community of fundraisers who are committed to taking action to fight heart disease....

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. ...

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 Health Check Toolkit

Support us and help save Australian hearts

Join the fight against Australia’s biggest killer by supporting the Heart Foundation. ...

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...

WEBINAR | Research Alumni Series 2020

The Heart Foundation is delivering a research webinar series for Heart Foundation research alumni....

Our strategy

Connecting Hearts Strategy 2021-2023...

Heart attack recovery – your first month

Explore the Heart Foundation’s guide on what to expect in the first month after your heart attack. ...

Aussie men among the world’s most obese, new data

Media Release - 16 November 2020...

10 ways to get the right balance of fats

Getting the right balance of fats in your diet can improve your heart health....

Heart Health Check Toolkit – Register Your Interest

The Heart Foundation will soon be launching a Heart Health Check Toolkit for GPs, practice nurses and practice managers....

Absolute CVD risk clinical guidelines

The Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk (CVD) Guidelines helps healthcare professionals identify, prevent and manage a person's risk of developing CVD. ...

Our history

For more than 60 years the Heart Foundation has been helping improve heart health across the nation....

Heart Foundation Walking

Learn more about Heart Foundation Walking and find your local walking group....

Staying active for better heart health

Moving more every day is one of the best habits you can have....

Heart health information in your language

A selection of heart health information brochures in a range languages...

What is heart failure?

Heart failure is a condition where your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be....

Exercises to do at home

All you need to know about keeping active during COVID-19....

National Action Plan for Heart and Stroke

The national heart and stroke action plan aims to identify and prioritise action to reduce the impact of heart disease and stroke....

Get started with more physical activity

Finding time for physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your heart...

Nutrition Evidence Summaries and Reviews

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

A family history of heart disease could mean you are at greater risk....

Lamb recipes

Find heart healthy lamb recipes....

Physical activity in the workplace

Resources to help you create a more physically active workplace....

Supporting Young Hearts Podcast

Supporting Young Hearts is a six-episode series interviewing young people with lived experience of heart conditions and talking through advice for supporting emotional health and well-being....