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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

Cardiac arrest at 26: adjusting to a new ‘normal’

Support after a heart attack

Many different thoughts may go through your head after a heart attack and you may be presented with complicated medical info. Know where to get support. ...

Heart failure resources for patients

Educate your patients on everything they need to know about heart failure and managing their condition ...

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....

Asian (Chilli, soy and sesame) dressing

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. ...

Atrial fibrillation resources for patients

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....

The Heart Foundation Alumni Program

Stay connected with your research alumni community. ...

Staying active for better heart health

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

Nourishing chicken soup

1 hour

Serves Serves 6

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Smoking and tobacco regulation

There are still more than 20,000 deaths caused by smoking every year....

End of Financial Year Tax Receipt

Looking to claim your donations in your tax return this financial year?...

Endorsement of externally developed clinical resources

Do you have a Heart Story to share?

Sharing your story could help another Australian just like you to overcome their heart challenges...

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

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

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. ...

Research connect newsletter

The Research Connect Newsletter provides monthly updates on the Heart Foundation Research Program....

How to make healthier meals at home

Cooking at home is often healthier than eating out....

Taking your medicines

There are many medicines that treat heart attack, angina, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other heart conditions....

Donate to the Heart Foundation

Every dollar that you donate will help fund research, support and programs that help save lives....

Time to book a Heart Health Check?

If you're 45 and over, or 30 and over if you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today...

Sweet potato breakfast hash

15 minutes

Serves 2

How can I eat more fruit and vegetables for a healthy heart?

Physical activity after a heart attack

Discover what you need to know about being active after a heart attack....

Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem

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