Causes of a heart attack
Learn more about the common causes of a heart attack from leading Australian health organisations.
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Heart attack
Trusted information on heart attacks including what they are, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, treatments, and living with heart attacks.
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Complications of a heart attack
Heart attack can result in additional complications. Find out about common problems from the information and resources on this page.
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Life after a heart attack
If you have been diagnosed with heart attack, discover ways to comfortably manage your daily life by reading the tips on this page.
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Heart attack treatments
Trusted information on heart attack treatments including thrombolysis, bypass surgery and defibrillators, and links to trusted resources
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Heart attack diagnosis
With a heart attack, every minute counts. Know the warning signs of a heart attack and what to do if you or someone around you experience the warning signs.
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Heart attack symptoms
Dial triple zero (000) immediately if you suspect that you or someone you know is having a heart attack. Find out about the symptoms of heart attack.
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Heart attack prevention
Trusted information on heart attack prevention through lifestyle measures, and links to trusted resources
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Heart attack – a personal story
Recovering from a heart attack can be both emotionally and practically challenging. Watch this video to learn from other people's experiences.
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Coronary heart disease symptoms
Trusted information on coronary heart disease symptoms including angina, heart attacks and heart failure, and links to trusted resources
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Cardiac enzymes
Cardiac enzyme tests can check whether the heart muscle is damaged, and indicate if a person has had a heart attack. The most common test is troponin. Learn more about these type of blood tests.
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