Atrial fibrillation resources for patients
Patient-centred care – with a focus on patient education, self-management, shared-decision making and caregiver involvement – is recognised as one of the fundamental aspects of integrated care in the guidelines for atrial fibrillation (AF). These resources have been specifically designed to assist with patient education and self-management.
Atrial fibrillation information sheet
This AF information sheet can be printed out and given to your patients. It contains comprehensive information to help their understanding of AF, including:
- What is atrial fibrillation?
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Treatments
- Medications and lifestyle management
- When to seek medical attention
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation programs and resources to support your recovery....
Support for young adults: Online events
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Support for young adults: Online events
A series of virtual events for young adults on managing emotional wellbeing. ...
Heart Week
Heart Week
Heart Week
May 3 – 9, 2021...
Are you at risk of heart disease?
Are you at 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. ...
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Join our community of fundraisers who are committed to taking action to fight heart disease....
Trek for Australian Hearts
Trek for Australian Hearts
Trek for Australian Hearts
Join the Heart Foundation in South Australia for the journey of a lifetime, trekking the ancient Flinders Ranges to help save Australian hearts....
Personal Walking Plan
Personal Walking Plan
Personal Walking Plan
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Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Aboriginal heart health
Aboriginal heart health
Aboriginal heart health
Visit the St Vincents Hospital NSW and Heart Foundation Aboriginal heart health website for more information...
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Join the fight against Australia’s biggest killer by supporting the Heart Foundation. ...
Sit less, move more
Sit less, move more
Sit less, move more
You may be surprised to know that on average, adults sit for nine hours a day....
From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now
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From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now
Claude Lam, Open heart surgery survivor...
The Heart Foundation Community
The Heart Foundation Community
The Heart Foundation Community
We need your opinion, experience and skills to help us improve the heart health of all Australians. ...
Baking recipes
Baking recipes
Baking recipes
Find heart healthy baking recipes ...
For professionals: Heart Health Checks
For professionals: Heart Health Checks
Heart Health Checks have been supported by Medicare since April 2019....
What is plant-based eating
What is plant-based eating
What is plant-based eating
Learn about plant-based eating and its impact on heart health ...
Benefits of physical activity for your heart
Benefits of physical activity for your heart
Benefits of physical activity for your heart
Physical activity and exercise can do wonders for your physical and mental health....
What is a cardiac arrest?
What is a cardiac arrest?
What is a cardiac arrest?
With immediate help a cardiac arrest can be survived. Learn how to save a life....
Donate Monthly | Become a Regular Donor
Donate Monthly | Become a Regular Donor
Donate Monthly | Become a Regular Donor
Join the fight against heart disease....
Chest x-ray for heart disease
Chest x-ray for heart disease
Chest x-ray for heart disease
This test can help your doctor determine if there is anything wrong with your heart....
Know your risk: Family history and heart disease
Know your risk: Family history and heart disease
Know your risk: Family history and heart disease
A family history of heart disease could mean you are at greater risk....
Workplace giving program
Workplace giving program
Workplace giving program
Workplace giving is a simple and tax effective way for employees to make regular donations to a cause they care about. ...
WEBINAR | Absolute CVD risk assessment practical update
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....
When The Heart Gets Heavy: Emotional Wellbeing and Heart Conditions
When The Heart Gets Heavy: Emotional Wellbeing and Heart Conditions
Emotional wellbeing is like having a garden, sometimes it grows green on its own, other times it needs watering, cutting back or fertilising....
Moroccan chickpea tagine
Moroccan chickpea tagine
Smoking and your heart
Smoking and your heart
Smoking and your heart
Understand how smoking can impact your heart health. ...
Q&A with Dr Lewan Parker
Q&A with Dr Lewan Parker
Q&A with Dr Lewan Parker
Identifying microvascular dysfunction as a novel mechanism of poor health in heart failure patients....
What waist measurements mean for your heart
What waist measurements mean for your heart
What waist measurements mean for your heart
How your waist measurement contributes to your heart health...
Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing: An Online Forum for Young Heart Patients
Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing: An Online Forum for Young Heart Patients
Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing: An Online Forum for Young Heart Patients
National tobacco strategy
National tobacco strategy
Frameworks supporting tobacco control in Australia ...