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Fundraise to save Australian hearts

Join the Heart Foundation community. Together, we can make a real difference for Australian hearts. ...

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

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....

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. ...

Clinical Guidelines

Full list of clinical guidlines and references for CVD, heart failure, ACS, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, SCAD and RHD...

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....

What is an arrhythmia?

Arrhythmia is a fault in the heart’s electrical system, which affects your heart’s pumping rhythm....

Blood cholesterol

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

From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now

Claude Lam, Open heart surgery survivor...

What is coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary artery disease occurs when a coronary artery clogs and narrows because of a buildup of plaque....

Physical activity and your heart health

Physical activity and exercise can benefit your heart, body and mind....

Beef recipes

Find heart healthy beef recipes....

Fit, active and healthy – Sharon wasn’t expecting a heart attack

Fit, active and healthy, Sharon wasn’t expecting a heart attack. However, after experiencing a ‘widow maker’, she counts herself lucky....

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

Clinical information and links to SCAD resources....

Aboriginal heart health

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

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

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....

Women's heart stories

Women's stories from around Australia...

Staying active for better heart health

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

Life changing research currently underway

Search our current researcher's and the ground breaking research being undertaken....

Heart-healthy drinks

While water is clearly the most heart-healthy drink, there are ther drinks that can be enjoyed in moderation. ...

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

Media Release - 26 June 2020...

Heart attack at 35: Knowing the signs and symptoms

David reflects on how his life changed when he had a heart attack at 35 and how he got back on track....

The Heart Foundation Community

We need your opinion, experience and skills to help us improve the heart health of all Australians. ...

Returning to work after a heart attack

Discover how to plan for your return to work....

Gifts from the Heart

Gifts that give back....

Health professional online learning

We offer a number of modules focused on improving cardiovascular care....

Physical activity resources

Resources for health professionals interested in physical activity....

How a pacemaker at 34 saved my life

Kim shares the emotional and physical upheaval experienced on her journey to diagnosis and recovery....