Cardiology
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Heart failure linked to disadvantage AAP - 10-04-2022
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
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Qld probes rheumatic heart disease cases AAP - 09-03-2022
The deaths of three Indigenous women with rheumatic heart disease who were reportedly given Panadol and sent home by a remote Queensland hospital will be investigated by the
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Women ignored in heart attack stereotyping AAP - 31-01-2022
Women are more likely to ignore or have heart disease symptoms misdiagnosed because they are not seen as likely candidates for heart attacks, researchers say.
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Poor awareness about repeat heart attacks AAP - 05-12-2021
An estimated 57,000 Australians are admitted to hospital with heart attacks every year. Thirty per cent of them are on their second and one-in-10 will experience another event
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Aussie heart surgery breakthrough AAP - 20-11-2021
Until now, performing keyhole heart valve replacement surgery was a bit like trying to cook the perfect steak, says the Australian doctor who has revolutionised the procedure.
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Calculating a dangerous heartbeat HealthTimes - 12-11-2021
How ventricular fibrillation will behave in an individual patient can be accurately modelled and predicted using a single mathematical equation, according to Flinders University
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Donor heart transplant given longer life under trial AAP - 13-10-2021
A ground-breaking trial at Australian hospitals could double the time that a donor heart transplant is viable outside the human body. The amount
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Heart conditions in women remain under-recognised and under-treated AAP - 26-08-2021
Heart conditions in women remain under-recognised and under-treated despite cardiovascular disease accounting for one in four female deaths.
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Empathy is the heartbeat of cardiac nursing Charlotte Mitchell - 18-08-2021
Cardiac nurses play a crucial role in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease - but it’s more than that. Empathy and walking alongside someone on what
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Australians over 65 to get checked for heart valve disease AAP - 16-08-2021
About 500,000 Australians have heart
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Calls for urgent action to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease in women AAP - 17-05-2021
A world-first study of cardiovascular disease has found urgent action is needed to tackle heart, stroke and blood vessel disease in women.
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Study shows genetics drive desire for coffee AAP - 28-04-2021
A world-first study by South Australian researchers found genetic evidence that heart health influences a person's coffee intake. Drinking
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Australian researchers found a way how to mend a broken heart AAP - 20-04-2021
Australian researchers say they're the first in the world to find a way to prevent and reverse damage caused by broken-heart syndrome.
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New heart condition drug listed on PBS AAP - 01-02-2021
The federal government is subsidising a new drug for Australians suffering with a rare, fatal heart condition through Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
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Australians in remote areas are more likely to die of heart disease AAP - 01-12-2020
Australians living in regional and remote areas are more likely to suffer from heart disease than their city-dwelling counterparts. Australians
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Experts say a cholesterol plan could save thousands AAP - 05-11-2020
Thousands of Australians could avoid a heart attack or stroke if the federal government implements measures to tackle cholesterol problems, experts say.
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Defibrillators is key to improving 10 percent survival rate AAP - 20-10-2020
Around 20,000 Australians have a sudden heart attack every year, and ensuring quick access to defibrillators is key to improving the 10 per cent survival rate.
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An Australian study shows extra virgin olive oil can be life saving AAP - 26-08-2020
Researchers have found that including extra virgin olive oil in our daily diet can reduce blood pressure, an important step forward in preventing heart disease.
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Why is the government restricting Medicare funds for ECGs? Health Times - 29-07-2020
From August 1, if the federal government has its way, Medicare will stop paying for GPs to interpret common heart tests called electrocardiograms, or ECGs.
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RACGP offers new training for GPs on deadly rare hereditary disease Health Times - 29-06-2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has today launched a new education campaign for GPs to boost early detection of spinal muscular atrophy and other
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