Associate Professor Monique Watts, Cardiologist at The Alfred Hospital, Victoria. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death among women in Australia and a significant cause of premature death being the single biggest killer of women aged 45-84. Despite this, most women are unaware of their risk. A large portion of women will have silent
Category: Living with Heart Disease
Heart disease in women, it’s time to talk about it.
Heart Research Australia kicked off Women’s Health Week 2022 with Cardiologist Dr Monique Watts and author of ‘Queen Menopause’ Alison Brahe Daddo as we chatted menopause and women’s heart health. We spoke about heart conditions commonly experienced by women yet not well known or spoken of; early warning signs and what to look out for;
Could you be at risk of a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years and have no idea?
When did you last get your car serviced? Is it something you do every year without fail? “why is it we religiously get our cars serviced yet don’t take the time to get ourselves checked up?” These are the wise words of a Heart Research Australia ambassador who lost her husband to heart disease whilst
Cardiac Blues
Cardiac Blues The Cardiac Blues are a normal part of recovery from a heart attack, heart surgery or heart event. How long should they go on for though? When and how should you seek help? Around 75% of people experience the ‘Cardiac Blues’ after a heart event. Experiencing a heart attack, heart event or heart
Research To Prevent Cardiac Side Effects From Breast Cancer Treatment
Lead Researchers: Prof Helge Rasmussen, Dr Chia-Chi Liu, Elisha Hamilton Professor Helge Rasmussen and his team are working on a way to help breast cancer survivors reduce their risk of irreversible heart damage. Heart Research Australia is delighted to share the news that thanks to an anonymous benefactor, combined with Heart Research Australia donors, we