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MyMarathon

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

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Tenecteplase versus alteplase for stroke thrombolysis evaluation trial

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

Sorting out your finances after a heart attack

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

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. ...

Aussie men among the world’s most obese, new data

Media Release - 16 November 2020...

Norm discovered he was at risk of a major heart attack just in the nick of time

Norm didn’t worry too much about his cholesterol problem – until an angiogram revealed he had an 80 per cent blockage in a major heart artery. ...

Our corporate partners

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

Heart conditions in women

Like men, women can be diagnosed with a range of heart conditions....

Coronary Angiogram Test

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

Heart Foundation Research Award Recipients

Explore our research award recipients and projects...

WEBINAR | CVD & COVID-19

Ask the experts: caring for people with CVD during COVID-19...

What's your BMI?

Are you within a healthy weight range for your height?...

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. ...

Order patient resources online

Search and order from our range of printed patient resources online. ...

Nutrition Resources for Patients

Resources to help people follow a heart healthy eating pattern in their daily lives. ...

For professionals: Cardiovascular disease risk assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 

Recommendations for assessing Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ...

Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance

Alliance with chronic disease prevention stakeholders...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Are you at risk of heart disease? 

Preventing heart disease starts with knowing your risk factors and making changes to live a healthier life. ...

Clinical Guidelines

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

For professionals: Heart failure tools and resources

Resources for healthcare professionals on the management of patients with heart failure ...

Heart Foundation recipes

Check out our recipe categories to find your next heart healthy meal....

Hypertension clinical information and guidelines

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

Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing: An Online Forum for Young Heart Patients

Research shows if you have gum disease, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease.

Philanthropic investments

Making philanthropic investments through the Heart Foundation can transform Australians’ health. ...

Our research stories

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

Long-term recovery after a heart attack

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

Q&A with Associate Professor Gary Sacks

Policies for creating healthier food environments: increasing evidence and accountability for action ...