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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 Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Research Directory
Research Directory
MyMarathon
MyMarathon
MyMarathon
The fundraising race where you set the pace. Run, jog or walk MyMarathon at your own pace during October....
Family planning, interrupted
Family planning, interrupted
Family planning, interrupted
Cara Curan is 36 years old and from Coffs Harbour NSW. She is living with heart failure and coming to terms with what this means for her future....
Reading food labels
Reading food labels
Reading food labels
Nutrition information panels and ingredients lists are a good way of comparing similar foods so you can choose the healthiest option....
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....
For professionals: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples identification training
For professionals: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples identification training
Asking the Question of Origin course helps with identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, in line with standard practice. ...
Heart-healthy drinks
Heart-healthy drinks
Heart-healthy drinks
While water is clearly the most heart-healthy drink, there are other drinks that can be enjoyed in moderation. ...
Italian veggie fritters with tomato salad
Italian veggie fritters with tomato salad
Italian veggie fritters with tomato salad
Feelings and emotions after a heart attack
Feelings and emotions after a heart attack
Feelings and emotions after a heart attack
This is a guide to how you might be feeling after a heart attack. ...
Your heart medicines
Your heart medicines
Your heart medicines
Information about commonly prescribed heart medicines. ...
Heart failure clinical resources
Heart failure clinical resources
Resources and clinical information for health professionals...
Supporting Young Hearts Podcast
Supporting Young Hearts Podcast
Supporting Young Hearts Podcast
Supporting Young Hearts is a six-episode series interviewing young people with lived experience of heart conditions and talking through advice for supporting emotional health and well-being....
Nicoise salad
Nicoise salad
Finding her voice: Sophie Nester’s heart story
Finding her voice: Sophie Nester’s heart story
Sophie Nester was born with a heart condition and a form of spina bifida. She had three open heart surgeries before she turned five. Now 26, Sophie is a disability support worker in Bendigo, Victoria....
Kid-friendly lentil stew
Kid-friendly lentil stew
Breakfast tacos
Breakfast tacos
Breakfast tacos
Heart Age Calculator
Heart Age Calculator
Heart Age Calculator
Could you be at risk of heart disease? Get your estimated heart age now....
Cardiovascular disease risk factors and heart attack warning signs in women
Cardiovascular disease risk factors and heart attack warning signs in women
Cardiovascular disease risk factors and heart attack warning signs in women
Information for healthcare professionals and the public on cardiovascular disease risk factors and warning signs affecting women. ...
What is heart valve disease?
What is heart valve disease?
What is heart valve disease?
Heart valve disease means that your heart valve or valves don't open or close properly....
Support after a heart attack
Support after a heart attack
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. ...
Hot oats – (base recipe)
Hot oats – (base recipe)
Hot oats – (base recipe)
Women and heart disease
Women and heart disease
Women and heart disease
Every day, 22 women lose their lives to this condition....
Nutrition Resources for Practice and Patient Care
Nutrition Resources for Practice and Patient Care
Nutrition Resources for Practice and Patient Care
The one that took Jan’s breath away
The one that took Jan’s breath away
The one that took Jan’s breath away
Open heart surgery to treat damaged heart valves has improved Jan's overall health....
Taking your heart medicines
Taking your heart medicines
Taking your heart medicines
Know what your heart medicines are for and how to take them. ...
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 ...
Christmas recipes
Christmas recipes
Christmas recipes
Find heart healthy festive recipes. ...
10 ways to get the right balance of fats
10 ways to get the right balance of fats
10 ways to get the right balance of fats
Getting the right balance of fats in your diet can improve your heart health....
Q&A with Dr Nathan Palpant
Q&A with Dr Nathan Palpant
Q&A with Dr Nathan Palpant
Deadly spider venom offers hope to people having a heart attack...