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.

How we fought heart disease in 2020

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Heart Health Check Toolkit

Aboriginal heart health

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

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

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. ...

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

What is a cardiac arrest?

With immediate help a cardiac arrest can be survived. Learn how to save a life....

Baking recipes

Find heart healthy baking recipes ...

Heart Foundation Walking

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

The Heart Foundation Alumni Program

Stay connected with your research alumni community. ...

Register your cardiac service with the Heart Foundation

This cardiac services directory presents information on cardiac rehab programs offered across Australia....

Healthy eating to protect your heart

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

Healthy Active by Design

Improving the design of our cities, towns, streets and buildings makes it easier for Australians to lead heart-healthy lives....

Cardiac Rehabilitation Advocacy

Workplace giving for employees

Your employer’s workplace giving program makes it easy to setup regular, tax-deductible donations from your pre-tax income. ...

MyMarathon

The fundraising race where you set the pace. Run, jog or walk MyMarathon at your own pace during October....

The one that took Jan’s breath away

Open heart surgery to treat damaged heart valves has improved Jan's overall health....

Smoking and your heart

Understand how smoking can impact your heart health. ...

Women and heart disease

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

Key Statistics: Coronary Heart Disease

Statistics and information on coronary heart disease in Australia ...

What is FoodTrack?

FoodTrack supports the collection and monitoring of nutrition and product data for foods and beverages in Australian supermarkets. ...

Christmas recipes

Find heart healthy festive recipes. ...

After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track

Running has been an important part of Boyd's life, so imagine his shock when a heart condition he had never heard of threatened to put a stop to it. ...