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Tenecteplase versus alteplase for stroke thrombolysis evaluation trial

Professor Mark Parsons, Institution: University of Melbourne...

Research Directory

MyMarathon

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

What is heart valve disease?

Heart valve disease means that your heart valve or valves don't open or close properly....

Ranch dressing

Serves Makes 1 cup | Serves 6 (2 tablespoons – 40ml)

Cardiac Rehabilitation for Health Professionals - Patient Resources

Romesco Sauce

Serves Makes 350g | (Serves 8 – about 2 tablespoons - 44g)

Heart procedures and devices

If you have a heart condition, your doctor may recommend treatment or procedures...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management

Absolute CVD risk assessment is an integrated approach that estimates the cumulative risk of multiple risk factors to predict a heart attack or stroke event in the next five years....

Heart disease and pregnancy

Pregnancy is often referred to as the “ultimate stress test” for the body....

Women's heart stories

Women's stories from around Australia...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Heart Health Projects

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

Health Professional Ambassador Program

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

WEBINAR | Absolute CVD risk assessment practical update

A multidisciplinary panel of experts discuss the practical application of absolute CVD risk assessment through Heart Health Checks....

Heart Bypass Surgery

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

Taking your heart medicines

Know what your heart medicines are for and how to take them. ...

Coronary Angiogram Test

This is a common test done to find out angina symptoms, or during or after a heart attack. ...

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Register your cardiac service with the Heart Foundation

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

Our corporate partners

We value the support of all of our corporate partners....

NSW Cardiovascular Research Network

Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in NSW ...

Staying active for better heart health

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

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. ...

Lipid management clinical information and resources

Lipid management resources for health professionals...

Fruit and nut muesli

What is a heart attack?

The most common cause of a heart attack is coronary heart disease....

$2 million for cardiovascular research targeting diet, physical activity and mental health

Media Release - 23 June 2021...

Blood tests for heart disease

Blood tests can measure the levels of substances such as blood fat to show if, and how much of, your heart has been damaged....

Women and heart disease

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