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Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Clinical Guidelines

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

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

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....

Heart Age Calculator

Try our Heart Age Calculator to understand what contributes to your 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

Join the Heart Foundation community. Together, we can make a real difference for Australian hearts. ...

Cardiac arrest at 26: adjusting to a new ‘normal’

Mental health and heart disease

Having a mental health condition can have a negative impact on your heart health and increase your risk of heart disease....

Heart stories

Stories of hope from Australian men and women fighting heart disease....

Heart Foundation Tick

The Tick Program has made a substantial contribution to the health of Australians over the past 26 years....

Our programs and initiatives

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

Cyril credits cardiac rehab for getting his life back

Cyril suffered a heart attack in 2015. Cardiac rehab helped get his life back on track. ...

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

Long-term recovery after a heart attack

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

Absolute CVD risk assessment practical update webinar

A multidisciplinary panel of experts discuss the practical application of absolute CVD risk assessment through Heart Health Checks....

Healthy eating to protect your heart

What does a heart-friendly diet look like?...

Is salt bad for your heart?

Most Australians are eating more than the recommended amounts and this can cause health problems....

Risk factors for women

In Australia, 90% of women have one risk factor for heart disease, and 50% have two or more. ...

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. ...

Fit, active and healthy – Sharon wasn’t expecting a heart attack

Fit, active and healthy, Sharon wasn’t expecting a heart attack. However, after experiencing a ‘widow maker’, she counts herself lucky....

Hypertension clinical information and guidelines

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

What is FoodTrack?

Foodtrack supports the collection and monitoring of nutrition and product data for foods and beverages in Australian supermarkets. ...

Action Plans

Recovery is a long journey, so having a plan makes a huge difference. Using an action plan gives you a step-by-step guide to improving your lifestyle....

Heart health information in your language

A selection of heart health information brochures in a range languages...

9 food and heart health myths, busted

Let’s dive into nine common food and health myths and the facts behind them....

Physical activity resources

Resources for health professionals interested in physical activity....

How to volunteer with us

Join our volunteers and make a difference to the heart health of Australians....