Cardiology

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.

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

Thousands of Australians may be living with undiagnosed, untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure, according to a new report. The results

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.

One-in-five fatal strokes suffered by Australians aged 15 to 44 years involved 'uppers' or psycho-stimulant use, new research has found.

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.

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.

A Victorian-led study has found people with high-blood pressure could be given medication used for autoimmune diseases to treat their condition.

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.

The federal government is giving $1.5 million to the Stroke Foundation and Cochrane Australia to create a new kind of clinical guidelines.

Acute coronary syndrome has cost the Australian economy $6.8 billion in the past financial year, according to a new Health Foundation report.

Health professionals have been given updated guidelines for treating the near half a million Australians aged over 18 with heart failure. The

New research led by the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has developed an early warning system for those at risk of heart attacks. Australian

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.

Doubt has been cast over the use of vitamin and mineral supplements, with new research finding they don't protect the heart against disease.

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.

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

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.

Recent recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) to lower thresholds defining hypertension and treating

Australian research suggests drinking a few cups of coffee everyday is safe for people with abnormal