Healthdirect Free Australian health advice you can count on.

Medical problem? Call 1800 022 222. If you need urgent medical help, call triple zero immediately

healthdirect Australia is a free service where you can talk to a nurse or doctor who can help you know what to do.

beginning of content

St Vincent's Hospital Heart Health

St Vincent’s Hospital has an international reputation as a leader in the provision of cardiac services, including cardiac transplantation, and for pioneering new ways of treating complex heart disease.

In 2016, St Vincent’s Hospital launched the St Vincent’s Hospital Heart Health website. This comprehensive cardiac education resource features lay friendly written content, simplified animations and videos to explain cardiac risks, conditions, treatment options and cardiac rehabilitation.

Built into the site is a tailored Aboriginal heart health resource, designed in collaboration with Aboriginal people, to provide culturally appropriate information and resources.

Vision and mission

The purpose of St Vincent’s Hospital Heart Health is to support and empower individuals living with and/or at risk of heart disease, their families, carers and health professionals.

How St Vincent's Heart Health can help

St Vincent’s Hospital Heart Health features content developed by leading cardiac specialists in each discipline. It ensures that patients, families and caregivers have free access to a wealth of cardiac information and support - anytime and anywhere.

Recommended links

Last reviewed: August 2020

Information from this partner

Found 59 results

Heart Valve Disease - St Vincent's Heart Health

Learn more about heart valve disease, the causes, symptoms, possible tests and treatments.

Read more on St Vincent's Hospital Heart Health website

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources - St Vincent's Heart Health

Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for people living with heart conditions.

Read more on St Vincent's Hospital Heart Health website

Overview Rehabilitation - St Vincent's Heart Health

Discover how to recover well after a heart procedure and manage your heart condition.

Read more on St Vincent's Hospital Heart Health website

Resources - Rehabilitation - St Vincent's Heart Health

Resources relating to cardiac rehabilitation.

Read more on St Vincent's Hospital Heart Health website

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection or "SCAD" - St Vincent's Heart Health

Learn more about Spontaneous Coronary Artery Disease, SCAD, including the causes, symptoms, possible tests and treatments.

Read more on St Vincent's Hospital Heart Health website

Catheter Ablation - St Vincent's Heart Health

Information about a cardiac catheter ablation, including how to prepare and what happens during and after the procedure.

Read more on St Vincent's Hospital Heart Health website

Bentall Procedure - St Vincent's Heart Health

Information about a Bentall Procedure, including how to prepare and what happens during and after the surgery.

Read more on St Vincent's Hospital Heart Health website

Mitral Valve Clip - St Vincent's Heart Health

Information about mitral valve clips, including how to prepare and what happens during and after the procedure.

Read more on St Vincent's Hospital Heart Health website

Chest X-Ray - St Vincent's Heart Health

Information about Chest X-Rays.

Read more on St Vincent's Hospital Heart Health website

For Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People - St Vincent's Heart Health

Culturally appropriate cardiac education and resources for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Read more on St Vincent's Hospital Heart Health website

Healthdirect 24hr 7 days a week hotline

24 hour health advice you can count on

1800 022 222

Government Accredited with over 140 information partners

We are a government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice

Australian Government, health department logo ACT Government logo New South Wales government, health department logo Northen Territory Government logo Queensland Government logo Government of South Australia, health department logo Tasmanian government logo Victorian government logo Government of Western Australia, health department logo

Healthdirect Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners and to Elders both past and present.