Study links early-life infections to future cardiovascular disease risk
11 May, 2022A Melbourne-led study has found a link between early-life infections and cardiovascular disease risk in adulthood, offering opportunities for targeted intervention.
Five childhood risk predictors for heart attacks and strokes in adulthood
08 April, 2022Five childhood risk factors that predict stroke and heart attacks in adulthood have been identified after being tracked for up to half a century in the world's largest international prospective cardiovascular disease study.
Vascular disease: five genes that may affect millions of women
09 November, 2021Scientists from Australia, the US and Europe have identified key genes responsible for fibromuscular dysplasia — or FMD — a vascular disease that affects the arteries and can cause heart attack, kidney complications, stroke and aneurysm.
AI-powered imaging software begins market pilot
21 September, 2021Artrya's non-invasive diagnostic support solution to detect coronary artery disease has commenced its first market pilot with Perth-based radiology practice Envision Medical Imaging.
4-in-1 blood pressure pill more effective than monotherapy: study
08 September, 2021The first large-scale, long-term trial of a new strategy using combinations of very low doses in one capsule has demonstrated significantly improved control of high blood pressure.
Valvular heart disease rising rapidly, says report
16 August, 2021More than a quarter of a million Australians have faulty heart valves and are at risk of serious complications, and don't know it.
Global collaboration strives to advance heart health
30 June, 2021The Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum aims to to advance the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions such as heart attack and stroke.
Flinders University joins male health research alliance
23 June, 2021Flinders University has become a research partner of the Freemasons Centre for Male Health & Wellbeing, broadening the scope and footprint of the centre's activities.
1.8m Australians missing out on recommended heart treatment
06 May, 2021Treating high-risk patients with recommended blood pressure and cholesterol-lowering medicines could prevent more than 103,000 heart attacks, strokes and heart-related deaths.
REDFEB highlights how to recognise and handle a heart attack
21 January, 2021Heart Research Australia is encouraging Australians to wear red and donate during February, to raise awareness for heart disease and funds for life-saving research.
Gout treatment halts coronary disease progression
09 September, 2020A trial has found that heart attacks and the need for coronary stenting or bypass surgery reduced by 30% in patients taking low-dose colchicine, a drug commonly used to treat gout.
WA team treat heart disease with cancer therapy
07 August, 2020The team of doctors used stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy to treat a patient with a life-threatening arrhythmia known as ventricular tachycardia.
Access opens for minimally invasive heart treatment
02 July, 2020Australians living with symptoms of severe aortic stenosis will now have access to a minimally invasive heart treatment that was previously reserved for only the sickest patients.
Digital solution holds hope for atrial fibrillation outcomes
24 June, 2020A research project underway in western Sydney could see marked improvements for patients with atrial fibrillation.
Cancer patients miss out on vital heart care
24 June, 2020A University of Newcastle study has revealed that heart patients with a history of cancer are less likely to receive the heart medications they need.
