Cardiology

Everyone knows that the heart is the most important organ. All other organs depend on it to function. The heart acts as a pump in the body. It circulates blood, oxygen, and

A life-saving app, that prevented four deaths in a six-week pilot, will be rolled out across NSW. The free GoodSAM app closes the gap between triple-zero calls

Anthony Endravian had open heart surgery three times by the age of 10 and was told to avoid exercise for most of his life over fears it could do him serious harm.

Almost 100,000 patients are set to save hundreds of dollars per year as access to a chronic heart failure treatment is widened under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

An ambulance wasn't initially sent to a man suffering several symptoms of a heart attack because information was incorrectly entered into dispatch systems.

Ever been told that having an "apple" body shape is less healthy than a pear-shaped body? Or that the most dangerous place to store fat is around

Despite medical advances, one in four Australians will die from cardiovascular disease. That's a life every 12 minutes yet experts still don't understand

Only a fraction of heart attack sufferers in Australia are lucky enough to receive a transplant, driving the need for cheaper, quicker and more reliable treatments.

The NSW opposition has pointed the finger at the government following reports children are being put at risk because of a lack of pediatric heart transplants at The Children's

Chest pain, shortness of breath, discomfort in the arms, neck or shoulders. Universally recognised heart attack warning signs, right? Not so for up to four

Women with heart disease are suffering poorer outcomes than men, with misdiagnosis and stigma about the condition sometimes delaying them getting help. As a

An additional 1500 Victorians with serious heart issues will now be able to have life changing surgery each year. A new cardiac catheter laboratory at the Royal

While conventional wisdom says an apple a day keeps the doctor away, more recent health advice suggests 10,000 steps will too. But what about just a casual

A protein treatment could turn back the clock for heart attack patients, reducing their risk of further complications and repairing damaged tissue. That's

At least 110 Australians suffer heart attacks every day and many do not receive the recommended medications afterwards, new research shows. Patients who have

Recovering in intensive care, former AFL player Dean Wallis asked himself a hard question. "What would I do today, knowing I wasn't going to be here

A text messaging program study, TEXTMEDS, has successfully informed and supported heart attack survivors on how to prevent a second heart attack. The randomised

For decades, Australians born with half a heart were told not to exercise because it could cause a strain on the muscle and even sudden death. But a world-first

One in three Australians will develop an irregular heartbeat, yet many will have no idea until they suffer a stroke. NSW women Maryanne Bawden knew she had

Fact: one Australian has either a heart attack or stroke every four minutes. Together, they account for around 25,000 deaths a year. The risk factors are well