Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the leg. Find out about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention.
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From the head to the heart
A study finds an association between the brain region involved with stress responses and incidence of cardiovascular events.
What’s a resting heart rate?
Previous research found resting heart rate to be a risk factor for death related to heart disease, now researchers have investigated the association further comparing resting heart rate and heart related outcomes, this is what they found.
Are you working towards a stroke?
Researchers analysed the available research on long working hours and heart disease, focusing on its association with stroke and coronary heart disease, this is what they found.
Video: Omega-3 supplements don’t prevent heart disease
Many people take omega-3 fatty acid supplements for their supposed health benefits, but this study says they don’t help your heart.
Cholesterol overview
High blood cholesterol can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. By eating less saturated fat you can help to lower your LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol.
Exercise may help in chronic heart failure
Aerobic exercise improves aerobic capacity in people with chronic heart failure.
Peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial disease refers to a narrowing of the blood vessels in the legs. Find out about the symptoms, risk factors, tests and treatment.
Haemophilia: what is it?
Bleeding disorders such as Haemophilia and von Willebrand disease are rare health conditions where a person’s blood doesn’t clot properly. This article explains what causes bleeding disorders, how they are inherited, common symptoms, treatment, how many people in Australia have them and where to find more information.
Heart attack and cardiac arrest: emergency treatment
First aid and emergency treatment if you suspect someone is having a heart attack, or if someone has had a cardiac arrest.
