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Heart & Stroke topics
Cardiovascular conditions
Learn all about common heart problems, including palpitations and angina.
Aneurysm
An aneurysm is a swelling that occurs in an artery or vein when its wall is weakened.
Angina
Angina is chest pain or discomfort caused by inadequate oxygen supply to the heart, usually due to narrowing of the coronary arteries. Treatments include medicines such as nitrates and coronary artery stents or surgery.
Angina overview
Angina, a common symptom of heart disease, can feel like a weight on the chest. Find out how to treat and manage angina attacks with rest or medicines.
Angina treatments
Most angina medicines and treatments for angina either make the heart pump more slowly or improve blood flow to the heart.
Animation: heart attack
View our animation to understand what happens to the body during a heart attack.
Apples and pears may help prevent stroke
Eating white fruits and vegetables like apples and pears reduces stroke risk, a study suggests.
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of stroke. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation risk runs in families
Having a parent or sibling with atrial fibrillation (AF) increases your risk of developing this common heart disorder by 40 per cent, research has found.
Atrial fibrillation: hidden heart condition for over 40s
Atrial fibrillation (AF) - a heart rhythm disorder - may be undiagnosed in many over-40s, a study suggests.
Black cohosh linked to heart rate problems
Black cohosh was linked to fainting spells caused by slowed heart rate in a woman taking the herbal preparation to treat menopausal symptoms.
Bronchial asthma and cardiac asthma
Find out the difference between cardiac and bronchial asthma.
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a condition that damages the muscular wall of the lower chambers of the heart.
Cardiomyopathy in children
Find out all about cardiomyopathy in children, including the causes, symptoms and diagnosis, as well as treatment of cardiomyopathy.
Cardiovascular disease: large thighs cushion risk
Finally a reason to celebrate having larger thighs - a study has found they protect against cardiovascular disease and premature death.
Caregiving spouses have increased heart risk
Long term caring for a spouse may double the risk of heart disease or stroke, a study has found.
Cocaine increasing heart attack and stroke in young adults
Increase in cocaine use is leading to rise in heart attacks and unstable angina in young adults, experts warn.
Congenital heart defects
While some congenital heart defects are serious, many produce no problems throughout life. Find out more.
Coronary arteries
The coronary arteries supply the heart muscle with oxygen so that it can work. If these vessels become narrowed, angina can result.
Coronary artery surgery
Coronary artery surgery can help relieve angina symptoms and help prevent heart attacks. Read about the procedure and what you can expect if you are scheduled to have it.
Diabetes and your heart
People with diabetes are often unaware that they may have narrowed blood vessels in the heart until they block completely, causing a heart attack.
Eating for a healthy heart
You can make a huge difference to the health of your heart, and your general well-being, just by making a few simple changes to your diet.
Fish oils study shows heart health benefits of omega-3s
Evidence for the health benefits of fish oils containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is now comprehensive.
Go Red for Women
Go Red for Women is the Heart Foundation's campaign to raise awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of Australian women.
Heart anatomy
View a picture of the anatomy of the heart, which is made up of 4 compartments: 2 atria and 2 ventricles.
Heart attack
A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when the arterial blood supply to the heart muscle is blocked.
Heart attack and cardiac arrest: emergency treatment
First aid and emergency treatment if you suspect someone is having a heart attack.
Heart attack gene modified by diet
People with a high-risk gene for heart disease can reduce their risk through a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, a study suggests.
Heart attack overview
A heart attack means the blood supply to part of the heart muscle has become blocked. Early treatment can reduce damage to the muscle.
Heart attack prevention tips
Read about how you can help prevent heart attacks by making a few simple lifestyle changes.
Heart attack risk increased by raised resting heart rate
Elevated resting heart rate has been confirmed as a risk factor for developing a fatal heart attack even in healthy people.
Heart attack survivors ignore medical advice
Most heart attack survivors underestimate their risk of a second attack and don't follow medical advice on medicines and lifestyle changes, a survey has found.
Heart attacks in parents a warning for children
Narrowing of blood vessels, which can lead to heart attacks, can start at an early age in the children of people who have had a heart attack.
Heart bypass surgery: marriage linked to longer survival
Heart bypass surgery survival is better in married patients, study finds.
Heart disease and diabetes risk increased by sitting
Too much sitting increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes even if daily exercise requirements are met, an expert says.
Heart disease risk passed from father to son
Men with a particular genetic variant on their Y chromosome appear to be hardwired for a 50 per cent higher risk of coronary heart disease, regardless of their other risk factors.
Heart disease: reduce the risk
You can reduce your risk of heart disease by following a few sensible steps. Here's how.
Heart disease: women significantly underestimate risk
Many women remain unaware that heart disease is the leading cause of death among females, research reveals.
Heart failure overview
Heart failure means the heart has a reduced ability to pump blood around the body.
Heart health
A healthy heart can help to ensure a long, full life. Learn how you can improve your heart health through dieting, exercising and giving up smoking.
Heart health and anger
People who get angry easily are more likely to have a heart attack than their more placid counterparts, research suggests.
Heart health as you grow older
Read about how to modify your lifestyle to help keep your heart healthy as you get older.
Heart health: be physically active and enjoy healthy eating
Find out how small changes to your physical activity levels and food choices can make big changes to your heart health.
Heart murmurs
Heart murmurs are heard between heartbeats if the blood flow through the heart becomes turbulent.
Heart risk higher with pessimistic type D personality
People with a type D (pessimistic) personality had an almost three times higher risk of heart problems and death.
Heart Week 2011
In Heart Week 2011, the Heart Foundation will promote Go Red for Women.
Heartbeat
The walls of the heart’s chambers are made of muscle, the contraction of which constitutes a heartbeat.
Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease is an illness in which there is inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis). Find out about the symptoms and treatment of this childhood illness.
Khat linked with death of Sydney man
The herbal stimulant, khat, which is reportedly being grown in Australia, likely caused the death of a Sydney man, specialists say.
Long QT syndrome
Find out about Long QT syndrome, and how an electrical problem in the heart can cause a very fast heart beat and sudden death.
Mediterranean diet lowers risk of metabolic syndrome
The Mediterranean diet (rich in olive oil, fish, fruits, vegetables and wholegrains) can help protect against metabolic syndrome, a study suggests.
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Lifestyle changes are the first step in its treatment.
Metabolic syndrome: one man's story
One man`s experience of having metabolic syndrome — also known as syndrome X.
Palpitations
Palpitations are sensations of excessively strong and/or irregular heartbeats. Find out more about the causes and treatment for palpitations.
Polycythaemia
Polycythaemia happens when there are too many red blood cells in the circulating blood.
Raynaud's disease
For people who have Raynaud`s disease, cold hands and feet can be a problem with serious consequences.
Salt and blood pressure link re-confirmed
A review that concluded cutting down on salt has no clear benefit in reducing heart attacks and strokes was seriously flawed, experts say.
Smoking in pregnancy may raise baby's future heart risk
Smoking during pregnancy is linked with lower levels of 'good' cholesterol in children and may raise heart and stroke risk in adult offspring, experts say.
Smoking poses higher heart risk for women
Smoking increases the risk of heart disease more in women than it does in men, a landmark study of 2.4 million people has found.
Sugary drinks boost heart risks even in healthy people
Sugary soft drinks, even in low to moderate quantities, have a detrimental effect on heart and blood vessel health and raise fasting blood glucose levels and blood C-reactive protein levels.
Tooth brushing helps fight heart disease
Encouraging good oral hygiene may have the added benefit of reducing the risk of death from cardiovascular (heart) disease.
Vitamin D lack linked to arterial stiffness
A link between low vitamin D and artery stiffness might explain its association with heart disease and stroke, a study suggests.
An aneurysm is a swelling that occurs in an artery or vein when its wall is weakened.
Angina
Angina is chest pain or discomfort caused by inadequate oxygen supply to the heart, usually due to narrowing of the coronary arteries. Treatments include medicines such as nitrates and coronary artery stents or surgery.
Angina overview
Angina, a common symptom of heart disease, can feel like a weight on the chest. Find out how to treat and manage angina attacks with rest or medicines.
Angina treatments
Most angina medicines and treatments for angina either make the heart pump more slowly or improve blood flow to the heart.
Animation: heart attack
View our animation to understand what happens to the body during a heart attack.
Apples and pears may help prevent stroke
Eating white fruits and vegetables like apples and pears reduces stroke risk, a study suggests.
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of stroke. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation risk runs in families
Having a parent or sibling with atrial fibrillation (AF) increases your risk of developing this common heart disorder by 40 per cent, research has found.
Atrial fibrillation: hidden heart condition for over 40s
Atrial fibrillation (AF) - a heart rhythm disorder - may be undiagnosed in many over-40s, a study suggests.
Black cohosh linked to heart rate problems
Black cohosh was linked to fainting spells caused by slowed heart rate in a woman taking the herbal preparation to treat menopausal symptoms.
Bronchial asthma and cardiac asthma
Find out the difference between cardiac and bronchial asthma.
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a condition that damages the muscular wall of the lower chambers of the heart.
Cardiomyopathy in children
Find out all about cardiomyopathy in children, including the causes, symptoms and diagnosis, as well as treatment of cardiomyopathy.
Cardiovascular disease: large thighs cushion risk
Finally a reason to celebrate having larger thighs - a study has found they protect against cardiovascular disease and premature death.
Caregiving spouses have increased heart risk
Long term caring for a spouse may double the risk of heart disease or stroke, a study has found.
Cocaine increasing heart attack and stroke in young adults
Increase in cocaine use is leading to rise in heart attacks and unstable angina in young adults, experts warn.
Congenital heart defects
While some congenital heart defects are serious, many produce no problems throughout life. Find out more.
Coronary arteries
The coronary arteries supply the heart muscle with oxygen so that it can work. If these vessels become narrowed, angina can result.
Coronary artery surgery
Coronary artery surgery can help relieve angina symptoms and help prevent heart attacks. Read about the procedure and what you can expect if you are scheduled to have it.
Diabetes and your heart
People with diabetes are often unaware that they may have narrowed blood vessels in the heart until they block completely, causing a heart attack.
Eating for a healthy heart
You can make a huge difference to the health of your heart, and your general well-being, just by making a few simple changes to your diet.
Fish oils study shows heart health benefits of omega-3s
Evidence for the health benefits of fish oils containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is now comprehensive.
Go Red for Women
Go Red for Women is the Heart Foundation's campaign to raise awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of Australian women.
Heart anatomy
View a picture of the anatomy of the heart, which is made up of 4 compartments: 2 atria and 2 ventricles.
Heart attack
A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when the arterial blood supply to the heart muscle is blocked.
Heart attack and cardiac arrest: emergency treatment
First aid and emergency treatment if you suspect someone is having a heart attack.
Heart attack gene modified by diet
People with a high-risk gene for heart disease can reduce their risk through a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, a study suggests.
Heart attack overview
A heart attack means the blood supply to part of the heart muscle has become blocked. Early treatment can reduce damage to the muscle.
Heart attack prevention tips
Read about how you can help prevent heart attacks by making a few simple lifestyle changes.
Heart attack risk increased by raised resting heart rate
Elevated resting heart rate has been confirmed as a risk factor for developing a fatal heart attack even in healthy people.
Heart attack survivors ignore medical advice
Most heart attack survivors underestimate their risk of a second attack and don't follow medical advice on medicines and lifestyle changes, a survey has found.
Heart attacks in parents a warning for children
Narrowing of blood vessels, which can lead to heart attacks, can start at an early age in the children of people who have had a heart attack.
Heart bypass surgery: marriage linked to longer survival
Heart bypass surgery survival is better in married patients, study finds.
Heart disease and diabetes risk increased by sitting
Too much sitting increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes even if daily exercise requirements are met, an expert says.
Heart disease risk passed from father to son
Men with a particular genetic variant on their Y chromosome appear to be hardwired for a 50 per cent higher risk of coronary heart disease, regardless of their other risk factors.
Heart disease: reduce the risk
You can reduce your risk of heart disease by following a few sensible steps. Here's how.
Heart disease: women significantly underestimate risk
Many women remain unaware that heart disease is the leading cause of death among females, research reveals.
Heart failure overview
Heart failure means the heart has a reduced ability to pump blood around the body.
Heart health
A healthy heart can help to ensure a long, full life. Learn how you can improve your heart health through dieting, exercising and giving up smoking.
Heart health and anger
People who get angry easily are more likely to have a heart attack than their more placid counterparts, research suggests.
Heart health as you grow older
Read about how to modify your lifestyle to help keep your heart healthy as you get older.
Heart health: be physically active and enjoy healthy eating
Find out how small changes to your physical activity levels and food choices can make big changes to your heart health.
Heart murmurs
Heart murmurs are heard between heartbeats if the blood flow through the heart becomes turbulent.
Heart risk higher with pessimistic type D personality
People with a type D (pessimistic) personality had an almost three times higher risk of heart problems and death.
Heart Week 2011
In Heart Week 2011, the Heart Foundation will promote Go Red for Women.
Heartbeat
The walls of the heart’s chambers are made of muscle, the contraction of which constitutes a heartbeat.
Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease is an illness in which there is inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis). Find out about the symptoms and treatment of this childhood illness.
Khat linked with death of Sydney man
The herbal stimulant, khat, which is reportedly being grown in Australia, likely caused the death of a Sydney man, specialists say.
Long QT syndrome
Find out about Long QT syndrome, and how an electrical problem in the heart can cause a very fast heart beat and sudden death.
Mediterranean diet lowers risk of metabolic syndrome
The Mediterranean diet (rich in olive oil, fish, fruits, vegetables and wholegrains) can help protect against metabolic syndrome, a study suggests.
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Lifestyle changes are the first step in its treatment.
Metabolic syndrome: one man's story
One man`s experience of having metabolic syndrome — also known as syndrome X.
Palpitations
Palpitations are sensations of excessively strong and/or irregular heartbeats. Find out more about the causes and treatment for palpitations.
Polycythaemia
Polycythaemia happens when there are too many red blood cells in the circulating blood.
Raynaud's disease
For people who have Raynaud`s disease, cold hands and feet can be a problem with serious consequences.
Salt and blood pressure link re-confirmed
A review that concluded cutting down on salt has no clear benefit in reducing heart attacks and strokes was seriously flawed, experts say.
Smoking in pregnancy may raise baby's future heart risk
Smoking during pregnancy is linked with lower levels of 'good' cholesterol in children and may raise heart and stroke risk in adult offspring, experts say.
Smoking poses higher heart risk for women
Smoking increases the risk of heart disease more in women than it does in men, a landmark study of 2.4 million people has found.
Sugary drinks boost heart risks even in healthy people
Sugary soft drinks, even in low to moderate quantities, have a detrimental effect on heart and blood vessel health and raise fasting blood glucose levels and blood C-reactive protein levels.
Tooth brushing helps fight heart disease
Encouraging good oral hygiene may have the added benefit of reducing the risk of death from cardiovascular (heart) disease.
Vitamin D lack linked to arterial stiffness
A link between low vitamin D and artery stiffness might explain its association with heart disease and stroke, a study suggests.
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