Have you suffered from a cardiac event and are now self managing your heart disease condition? Researchers are looking for adults with a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease to trial this new platform (no technology experience necessary) Deakin University is funding a pilot research project trialling a home-based digital health platform (Salvio) to help manage your
NB: Information has been taken from the Australian Government Department of Health website as well as information released by the American College of Cardiology and is up-to-date as at the 10th March 2020. Heart Research Australia stresses the importance of continually checking in with the Australian Government Department of Health website for updated information as
All the terminology surrounding heart incidences can get so confusing. For instance, what is the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack? Heart attacks are caused by a blockage that stops blood flow to the heart. A cardiac arrest is caused when the heart’s electrical system malfunctions. In cardiac arrest, death results when
In Australia, someone experiences a heart attack every 10 minutes and as a consequence, a quarter of these patients will develop heart failure. For patients who develop end-stage heart failure, there is no real treatment. Dr Carmine Gentile’s research involves working closely with cardiologists and cardiac surgeons to identify the best way to provide 3D
Last year, Dr Yu Suk Choi made a breakthrough finding which will help stiffened heart muscles due to a heart attack restore themselves to healthy cells, giving heart attack patients new hope of a better recovery. “Stem cells derived from fat have a surprising trick up their sleeve – when encouraged to develop on a
Each year approximately 10 million hospitalisations occur in Australia*. Hospitalisation and its aftermath can be very stressful for family members of patients, particularly if the patient’s admission is unexpected. While studies have identified increased anxiety, depression, anger and sleep disturbance among family members, little is known about the impact that this stress can have on
Christmas and New Year tend to be times of celebration, togetherness, and happiness. Yet, they can bring challenges to our physical and emotional health. Here are hints to help you stay healthy and happy during this season of joy. Offer to take a plate – this way you know there will be something healthy to
Lead Researchers: Prof Geoff Tofler, A/Prof Tom Buckley Increasing evidence shows that heart attacks in some instances can be triggered by external factors such as heavy physical exertion, acute emotional stress, heavy meals, and respiratory infection. For instance, Professor Tofler’s group published their findings that respiratory infection acutely increases the relative risk of heart attack
Lead Researchers: Prof Helge Rasmussen, Dr Chia-Chi Liu Heart muscle damage and heart failure is a serious side effect of cancer treatments, and it is not uncommon that the life expectancy of cancer patients is limited due to heart disease induced by the cancer treatment, rather than by the cancer itself. While very effective against
Lead Researcher: Dr Anthony Ashton Most pregnancies end with the birth of a healthy baby to a healthy mother; however, some pregnancies end in unforeseen and currently untreatable complications. Unfortunately, the signs that something is wrong in these pregnancies appear to be “normal” for most women at the end of pregnancy. Headaches, swelling and difficulty