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Help make heart disease history!

48 Australians die from heart disease every day. You can help save lives....

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. ...

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....

Clinical Guidelines

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

MyMarathon

The fundraising race where you set the pace. Run, jog or walk MyMarathon at your own pace during October....

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Our research stories

We fund amazing researchers who have important stories to tell...

Stay informed about COVID-19

If you have heart disease, you are more vulnerable to severe complications....

Heart health information in your language

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

Healthy Bowl Recipes

Find more heart healthy bowl recipes in our Bowl Foods recipe booklet...

Heart Foundation recipes

Check out our recipe categories to find your next heart healthy meal....

What is heart valve disease?

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

What is an arrhythmia?

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

Heart conditions in women

Like men, women can be diagnosed with a range of heart conditions....

After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track

Running has been an important part of Boyd's life, so imagine his shock when a heart condition he had never heard of threatened to put a stop to it. ...

What is a cardiac arrest?

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

What is a heart attack?

The most common cause of a heart attack is coronary heart disease....

Risk factors for women

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

What is atrial fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia where your heart beats irregularly and fast....

What is coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary artery disease occurs when a coronary artery clogs and narrows because of a buildup of plaque....

What is heart disease?

Heart disease is the broad term for conditions that affect the structure and function of the heart muscle. ...

Heart disease and pregnancy

Pregnancy is often referred to as the “ultimate stress test” for the body....

Medical tests for heart disease

Learn about the common tests your doctor may want you to have to diagnose your heart condition....

What is angina?

Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that’s a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually coronary heart disease (CHD)....

How to make healthier meals at home

Cooking at home is often healthier than eating out....

What is heart failure?

Heart failure is a condition where your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be....

Life changing research currently underway

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

Reading food labels

Nutrition information panels and ingredients lists are a good way of comparing similar foods so you can choose the healthiest option....

Applying for research funding with the Heart Foundation

Discover more about our various funding programs, requirements, and application dates now....