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Living with coronary heart disease

Cardiac rehabilitation can help you resume a normal life after a heart attack or surgery, and to make lifestyle changes if you need to.

Resting heart rate

Resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are at rest. Learn why it’s an important sign of your heart health and how to check it.

Heart problems and cardiovascular health

Trusted information on heart and cardiovascular health, plus links to trusted resources.

Causes of a heart attack

Learn more about the common causes of a heart attack from leading Australian health organisations.

Controlling coronary heart disease

If you are living with coronary heart disease, making healthy lifestyle choices can greatly reduce your risk of further heart problems. Find out more here.

What causes heart failure?

Information on what causes a heart failure and risk factors, plus links to trusted resources.

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.

5 ways to reduce your risk of heart disease

Nine in 10 Australians have at least one risk factor for heart disease, but there are ways to reduce your risk, keep your heart healthy, and raise awareness and funds for research.

Staying healthy when you have a heart condition

It's important to stay healthy if you have a heart condition and you can look after your heart by having a healthy lifestyle. Find out more about having a healthy lifestyle by reading our trusted partner pages.