Cardiology
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A team of Adelaide cardiologists have successfully performed a world-first heart surgery AAP - 04-07-2019
A team of Adelaide cardiologists have performed a world-first surgery to treat a serious heart condition they say could be life-changing for thousands of Australians.
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Victorians can access Australia-first virtual reality CPR training AAP - 21-05-2019
Technology is being used to help save lives with virtual reality lessons cutting down the time it takes to train Victorians in CPR. St John
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Thousands of Australians may have high blood pressure but not know it AAP - 16-05-2019
Thousands of Australians may be living with undiagnosed, untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure, according to a new report. The results
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Almost 13 million Australian adults are putting their tickers at risk of heart disease AAP - 29-04-2019
Almost 13 million people are at risk of heart disease with multiple risk factors for the nation's biggest killer, data released by the Heart Foundation shows.
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New research has found that illicit drug use can cause fatal stroke to young Aussies AAP - 04-04-2019
One-in-five fatal strokes suffered by Australians aged 15 to 44 years involved 'uppers' or psycho-stimulant use, new research has found.
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A stem cell trial in Victoria to aid stroke patients AAP - 02-04-2019
A world-first trial is underway in Victoria to use stem cell infusions to possibly reduce a stroke patient's brain injury and improve their recovery.
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The federal government is being urged to fund heart health checks under Medicare AAP - 18-02-2019
Too many Australians are dying of heart attacks or becoming debilitated after an episode because Medicare does not fund regular heart checks, News Corp reports.
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A medication used for autoimmune diseases could be given to treat patients with high-blood pressure AAP - 10-12-2018
A Victorian-led study has found people with high-blood pressure could be given medication used for autoimmune diseases to treat their condition.
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Eating more red meat under the Paleo diet linked to heart disease AAP - 30-11-2018
Australian researchers have found elevated levels of a biomarker linked to heart disease in the blood of people on the Paleo diet, possibly caused by red meat.
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Stroke Foundation is set to create a new kind of clinical guidelines AAP - 10-08-2018
The federal government is giving $1.5 million to the Stroke Foundation and Cochrane Australia to create a new kind of clinical guidelines.
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Acute coronary syndrome is costing economy billions AAP - 03-08-2018
Acute coronary syndrome has cost the Australian economy $6.8 billion in the past financial year, according to a new Health Foundation report.
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Health professionals have been given new guidelines to help prevent heart failure and stroke AAP - 02-08-2018
Health professionals have been given updated guidelines for treating the near half a million Australians aged over 18 with heart failure. The
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Australian scientists discovered a way that could help identify people at risk of heart attack AAP - 26-07-2018
New research led by the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has developed an early warning system for those at risk of heart attacks. Australian
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An Australian-developed blood test could predict the long-term risk of heart attack AAP - 14-06-2018
It's hoped a new blood test could be used on all patients with coronary artery disease to better predict their chance of heart attack and death.
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Study shows vitamin pills don't protect heart AAP - 29-05-2018
Doubt has been cast over the use of vitamin and mineral supplements, with new research finding they don't protect the heart against disease.
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A growth hormone treatment, hope for Australian stroke survivors AAP - 25-05-2018
A growth hormone treatment, already used on children with growth issues, has now been shown to improve learning and memory in mice affected by stroke.
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Study shows eggs 'not linked to cardiovascular risk' AAP - 08-05-2018
A study found eating up to 12 eggs a week did not increase cardiovascular risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes. People should not hold
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Proximity to fast food outlets has been linked to a higher risk of developing heart disease AAP - 25-04-2018
People who live within 500 metres of one or more fast food outlets are more likely to end up with heart disease, according to a new study.
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Harms and benefits of changing high blood pressure guidelines HealthTimes - 20-04-2018
Recent recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) to lower thresholds defining hypertension and treating
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Study suggests coffee is ok for arrhythmia patients AAP - 18-04-2018
Australian research suggests drinking a few cups of coffee everyday is safe for people with abnormal

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