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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....

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Research Directory

Strawberry fields oats

10 minutes

Serves 2

Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

Health Professional Ambassador Program

Would you like to improve the cardiovascular health of your patients?...

Hot oats – (base recipe)

10 minutes

Serves 2 (Makes 2 cups)

Nourishing chicken soup

1 hour

Serves Serves 6

Relationships and sex after a heart attack

Explore some useful things to know about intimacy after a heart attack....

Finding her voice: Sophie Nester’s heart story

Sophie Nester was born with a heart condition and a form of spina bifida. She had three open heart surgeries before she turned five. Now 26, Sophie is a disability support worker in Bendigo, Victoria....

WEBINAR | Heart Health Checks: the critical role of the practice nurse

This webinar discusses the role of practice nurses in conducting heart health checks...

Fruit and nut muesli

For Professionals: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples information and resources

Resources for providing best practice cardiovascular care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples....

For professionals: Online education and training

Online courses for health professionals focused on improving cardiovascular care. ...

How we work

One Heart, One Team...

Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery 

Eating healthy foods can help you recover and reduce your risk of more heart problems. ...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Heart Health Projects

Projects aimed at improving the heart health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ...

Aboriginal heart health

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

Keeping your heart healthy

Keeping your heart healthy is something you can work on every day. ...

Our research stories

We fund amazing researchers who have important stories to tell...

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Heart Bypass Surgery

Coronary bypass surgery is a common procedure that can dramatically improve the health of your heart. ...

Hypertension clinical information and guidelines

Clinical information for diagnosis and management of hypertension....

Getting active at school

Physical activity resources for school staff....

Driving and travelling after a heart attack

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

Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD or AICD)

This is a device inserted into your chest to return abnormal heart rhythms to normal using electrical impulses. ...

Sorting out your finances after a heart attack

Explore how to manage your financial concerns after a heart attack. ...

Mighty mango smoothie

Long-term recovery after a heart attack

Information to help you adjust to what could be the 'new normal'...

For Professionals: Coronary artery calcium scoring

The National Heart Foundation of Australia Position Statement: Coronary artery calcium scoring for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in Australia.¹...