Clot buster holds hope for treating COVID-19
10 June, 2020An Australian-developed anti-clotting drug could treat one of the most devastating, life-threatening complications of COVID-19 — microscopic blood clots.
Concern for Australians missing vital GP visits
22 May, 2020Tens of thousands of Australians with chronic diseases are putting themselves at risk by missing vital visits to their GP.
Monash device may reduce risk of artery-widening procedure
31 January, 2020Researchers from Monash University are developing a device to safely and effectively treat the most common cardiovascular disease: atherosclerosis, or narrowing of the arteries.
Heart Foundation highlights smoke haze health risks
09 January, 2020The Heart Foundation is urging those with conditions such as heart failure, and those aged 65 years and over, to be aware of the risks to their health and the need to protect themselves.
Cardiologists express concern over study complication data
20 December, 2019 by David O’Donnell* and Daniel Cehic**Unlike the Ganesan study, published in Internal Medicine Journal, GenesisCare cardiologists have found marked variation in complication rates for cardiac device implantation.
Public vs private: similar safety outcomes for heart procedures
18 December, 2019Public and private hospitals have similar safety outcomes for pacemaker and defibrillator implant surgeries, according to a comparative study.
Call to lower Australian LDL-C targets
15 November, 2019The release of new European guidelines on dyslipidaemias has called Australia’s LDL-C targets into question.
No need to wait for chest pain diagnosis
10 September, 2019 by Lauren DavisAssessment times for patients presenting with chest pains can be safely reduced, easing pressure on often overcrowded emergency departments.
Non-physician care reduces heart disease and stroke risk
04 September, 2019In the 'Hope 4' trial, care was led by non-physician health workers using a computer tablet to help decision-making, working closely with physicians.
Giving new meaning to heartburn
07 June, 2019A man's chest caught on fire during emergency heart surgery after a dry surgical pack ignited.
IVF link to heart failure
31 May, 2019Women who conceive via IVF are five times more likely to experience heart failure than women who conceive naturally, according to a new study.
Joint supplement protects heart?
16 May, 2019New research suggesting that joint supplements may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease events has been met with scepticism by Australian experts.
New stroke treatment results in full recovery
08 May, 2019Researchers have found that by doubling the length of time that clot-busing drugs are used after a stroke, more patients make a full recovery.
Atrial fibrillation is the new epidemic
03 May, 2019Atrial fibrillation has overtaken heart attack and heart failure as the major cause of cardiovascular hospitalisation.
Skipping meals increases risk for heart attack survivors
26 April, 2019Heart attack survivors who skip breakfast or eat dinner close to bedtime are four to five times more likely to die, have another heart attack or have angina.
