Symptom checker
Our Symptom checker provides clinical advice on what to do next based on your symptoms.
Heart attack
Acting fast when you notice the warning signs of a heart attack could save a life. Here's how to recognise the symptoms of a heart attack.
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Heart attack symptoms: males vs females
Find out about the differences in heart attack symptoms between males and females, and about what can increase your risk of having a heart attack.
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Chest pain
Chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack. Find out the common causes of chest pain, when to be concerned and what to do if you have chest pain.
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Percutaneous coronary intervention
Coronary artery disease can cause pain, shortness of breath and heart attacks. A PCI is usually a safe and effective way to relieve your pain.
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Troponin blood test
Troponin blood tests can help work out if your heart muscle is damaged due to a heart attack. Read about troponin blood tests and when they are used.
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5 heart health myths, busted
Heart disease is the leading underlying cause of death in Australia. Knowing how to look after your heart is essential, but there's a lot of misinformation out there.
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Cardiac arrest
Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating, usually due to an electrical problem with the heart. Performing CPR and defibrillation in time can be lifesaving.
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Wiggle’s collapse highlights the importance of CPR and defibrillators
Former yellow Wiggle, Greg Page, survived a cardiac arrest thanks to the quick actions of bystanders who performed CPR and used a defibrillator.
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Angina
Angina is chest pain or discomfort that usually comes on during physical activity. Here’s how to recognise angina and what to do about it.
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Coronary artery bypass graft
Coronary artery disease can cause pain, shortness of breath and heart attacks. A coronary artery bypass graft can relieve your pain and may help you to live longer.
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