Heart Foundation Publications
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Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.
More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.
More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.
And the heartache lasts a lifetime. But you can help the Heart Foundation fund life-saving research to keep more families together....
Lessons learned: recovering from open heart surgery
Lessons learned: recovering from open heart surgery
Lessons learned: recovering from open heart surgery
After having five open heart surgeries between the ages of 13 and 41, Peter knows a thing or two about recovery....
Know your risk: Family history and heart disease
Know your risk: Family history and heart disease
Know your risk: Family history and heart disease
A family history of heart disease could mean you are at greater risk....
David’s shock heart failure diagnosis was just the start of a tough journey
David’s shock heart failure diagnosis was just the start of a tough journey
David’s shock heart failure diagnosis was just the start of a tough journey
David's heart failure diagnosis led to significant changes in his life....
Managing your funding
Managing your funding
Managing your funding
Resources to help manage your grant, scholarship or fellowship....
10 ways to get the right balance of fats
10 ways to get the right balance of fats
10 ways to get the right balance of fats
Getting the right balance of fats in your diet can improve your heart health....
Key Statistics: Coronary Heart Disease
Key Statistics: Coronary Heart Disease
Statistics and information on coronary heart disease in Australia ...
Is salt bad for your heart?
Is salt bad for your heart?
Is salt bad for your heart?
Most Australians are eating more than the recommended amounts and this can cause health problems....
Green power smoothie
Green power smoothie
Green power smoothie
Key Statistics: Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease
Key Statistics: Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease
Apricot & pecan muffin bars
Apricot & pecan muffin bars
Apricot & pecan muffin bars
Breakfast recipes
Breakfast recipes
Breakfast recipes
Heart healthy breakfasts to start your day right...
Strategic Grants
Strategic Grants
Strategic Grants aim to generate innovative and collaborative research in the areas of identified knowledge gaps or those deemed to be priorities of the Heart Foundation. ...
National Action Plan for Heart and Stroke
National Action Plan for Heart and Stroke
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....
Absolute CVD risk clinical guidelines
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. ...
Cardiomyopathy; another health curveball for Ange
Cardiomyopathy; another health curveball for Ange
Cardiomyopathy; another health curveball for Ange
A story from Ange Foster ...
Smart Heart Guidelines App
Smart Heart Guidelines App
Access to Australian heart disease guidelines is now free at your fingertips...
Finding a new purpose: Geoff Lester’s heart story
Finding a new purpose: Geoff Lester’s heart story
Finding a new purpose: Geoff Lester’s heart story
Dr Geoff Lester, 35, is training to be a cardiologist at Coffs Harbour Hospital. He has survived three high-risk open-heart surgeries and two strokes....
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Resources to help people follow a heart healthy eating pattern in their daily lives. ...
Breakfast bean and mushroom pizza
Breakfast bean and mushroom pizza
Breakfast bean and mushroom pizza
How can I set and achieve goals to improve my heart health?
How can I set and achieve goals to improve my heart health?
How can I set and achieve goals to improve my heart health?
Question of the month blog...
Tahini tofu dressing
Tahini tofu dressing
Tahini tofu dressing
Find a cardiac rehabilitation service near you
Find a cardiac rehabilitation service near you
This cardiac services directory presents information on cardiac rehab programs offered across Australia....
Lunch recipes
Lunch recipes
Lunch recipes
Search our lunch recipe ideas...
Overcoming uncertainty: Bianca Beetham’s heart story
Overcoming uncertainty: Bianca Beetham’s heart story
Overcoming uncertainty: Bianca Beetham’s heart story
Bianca Beetham is 24 years old and lives in Sydney. She is currently waiting for her first open-heart surgery after being diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy five years ago....
Staying active for better heart health
Staying active for better heart health
Staying active for better heart health
Moving more every day is one of the best habits you can have....
Medical tests for heart disease
Medical tests for heart disease
Medical tests for heart disease
Learn about the common tests your doctor may want you to have to diagnose your heart condition....
COVID-19 info & FAQs
COVID-19 info & FAQs
COVID-19 info & FAQs
Information and FAQs about COVID-19 and heart disease....
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
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...