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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...

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. ...

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

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....

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Heart Age Calculator

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

Health Professional Ambassador Program

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

Healthy Food Access Tasmania

We've been working on several projects with local governments across Tasmania, big and small....

Blood cholesterol

Keeping your blood cholesterol at a healthy level can help you reduce your risk of heart disease and other serious conditions. ...

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. ...

Peter is breathing easy again after heart valve surgery

Peter has lived with a rare heart condition since he was 14, but hadn’t given it too much thought until his 30s....

The one that took Jan’s breath away

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

Pilbara Aboriginal Heart Health Program

The program works with local communities to improve heart healthcare in Pilbara communities...

Matilda signs up for Jump Rope just one month after open-heart surgery

Media Release - 26 June 2020...

Heart attack medication

There are a number of medications you could be prescribed after a heart attack....

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

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

Diabetes and heart disease

Diabetes is an ongoing health condition where your body’s usual ways of controlling your blood sugar, or blood glucose levels, don’t work properly. ...

Fruit, vegetables and heart health

How to boost your fruit and vegetable intake to help protect your heart. ...

What is a cardiac arrest?

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

What is angina?

Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that’s a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually coronary heart disease (CHD)....

Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem

At first, it didn’t cross my mind it could be something serious. ...

Mental health and heart disease

Having a mental health condition can have a negative impact on your heart health and increase your risk of heart disease....

MyMarathon Insights Survey 2020 Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions...

How your heart works

Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood to all parts of your body. The blood gives your body the oxygen and nourishment it needs to work properly. ...

Salad recipes

Search through our tasty salad recipes...

Smart Heart Guidelines App

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

Applying for research funding with the Heart Foundation

Discover more about our various funding programs, requirements, and application dates now....