Heart Foundation Publications

Helpful and practical heart health information for patients, their families, and the general public.

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Current publication topics

Australian cardiovascular risk charts

Australian acute coronary syndromes capability framework 2015
A framework for overcoming disparities in management of acute coronary syndromes in the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, 2014
2011 addendum to the National Heart Foundation of Australia/Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) 2006
NHFA and CSANZ Australian Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes 2016 document (full version)
Economic Cost of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Australia: The Cost to Governments
Economic Cost of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Australia: The Cost to Individuals and Their Families
Economic Cost of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Australia: Overview of reports

Angina: Understanding chest pain and discomfort

Position statement: Antioxidants in food, drinks and supplements for cardiovascular health, updated 2010

Atrial Fibrillation

Heart transplants and organ donations

Position statement: Salt and Heart Healthy Eating

Neighbourhood walkability checklist

Smoking and your heart health

Copyright

All Heart Foundation publications and resources are subject to copyright. If you would like to reproduce or use material from any of these resources, you must make a request to copyright@heartfoundation.org.au. The Heart Foundation reserves the right to refuse requests to reproduce or use materials from our resources.

Are you at risk of heart disease?

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Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

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....

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Personal Walking Plan

Feel healthier and happier in six weeks with a free Personal Walking Plan...

Aboriginal heart health

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

Support for young adults: Online events

A series of virtual events for young adults on managing emotional wellbeing. ...

Supporting Young Hearts Program

Information and resources for health professionals who are treating patients between 18 - 40 years of age....

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

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

Heart attack recovery – your first month

Explore the Heart Foundation’s guide on what to expect in the first month after your heart attack. ...

Healthy Active by Design

Improving the design of our cities, towns, streets and buildings makes it easier for Australians to lead heart-healthy lives....

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

Kylie defied the heart attack stereotypes

Cardiac rehabilitation was a turning point for Kylie and essential to her heart failure recovery....

What is an arrhythmia?

Arrhythmia is a fault in the heart’s electrical system, which affects your heart’s pumping rhythm....

Find a cardiac rehabilitation service near you

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

Life changing research currently underway

Search our current researcher's and the ground breaking research being undertaken....

Sodium and salt converter

Convert the sodium listed on food products into grams of salt or vice versa. ...

Heart Week

Health Professional Ambassador Program

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

Women's heart stories

Women's stories from around Australia...

NSW Cardiovascular Research Network

Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in NSW ...

Q&A with Dr Caleb Ferguson

An education program to promote self-care for people living with atrial fibrillation (INFORM-AF)...

Food and nutrition position statements

Matilda signs up for Jump Rope just one month after open-heart surgery

Media Release - 26 June 2020...

Q&A with Dr Jennifer Browne

Food and Nutrition Policy for First Nations peoples – translating evidence into action...

Australian Heart Maps

Our Heart Maps allow you to take a closer look at heart disease indicators across Australia....

Our strategy

Connecting Hearts Strategy 2021-2023...

Absolute CVD risk clinical guidelines

The Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk (CVD) Guidelines helps healthcare professionals identify, prevent and manage a person's risk of developing CVD. ...