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Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

Heart Foundation programs and resources to support your recovery....

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

Join our community of fundraisers who are committed to taking action to fight 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. ...

Aboriginal heart health

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

How we fought heart disease in 2020

Everything we do is possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters. ...

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Food and healthy eating during COVID-19

Healthy eating and COVID-19 FAQ...

Fats, oils and heart health

Get the right balance of healthy fats in your diet ...

Heart Bypass Surgery

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

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....

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. ...

Kids recipes

Find heart healthy kids recipes...

Sorting out your finances after a heart attack

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

Supporting Young Hearts

Advice from young people living with a heart condition....

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....

Dessert recipes

Find heart healthy dessert recipes....

The one that took Jan’s breath away

Open heart surgery to treat damaged heart valves has improved Jan's overall health....

Snack recipes

Search for healthy snack ideas...

Christmas recipes

Find heart healthy festive recipes. ...

What is heart valve disease?

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

Why are you playing this game? It’s putting your heart at risk.

The game is “hide and seek”. You play it without even realising. The shock is that when you play this game, you could be placing your heart health at risk....

WEBINAR | CVD & COVID-19

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

Coronary Angiogram Test

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

Our programs and initiatives

The Heart Foundation delivers innovative, evidence-based programs and initiatives to support and prevent heart disease in Australia...

What is a cardiac arrest?

With immediate help a cardiac arrest can be survived. Learn how to save a life....

Italian recipes

Find heart healthy Italian recipes....

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. ...

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. ...

Heart attack recovery – quit smoking

Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. Get the facts on quitting and how it can help you recover. ...