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One in three uninsured won’t call 000 for heart attack

A third of people without some form of ambulance cover would not call Triple Zero (000) even if they thought they were having a heart attack, research released today by the National Heart Foundation of Australia reveals.

Social media could be critical to a healthy society

Social media may become the most important tool in promoting good health in Australia if a University of Adelaide study can demonstrate its effectiveness.

Managing Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is defined as a cardiac arrhythmia with the following characteristics: * The surface ECG shows absolute irregular R-R intervals; * There are no distinct P waves on the surface ECG. Some apparently regular atrial electrical activity may be seen in some ECG leads, most often lead V1; • The atrial cycle length (when visible), ie; the interval between two atrial activations, is usually variable and <200ms ( >300 bpm).1 Types of AF

Review of stroke treatment could save lives

Doctors are underutilising crucial medication to prevent deadly strokes in those with a common type of heart condition, new research says, leading to fresh calls for a review of current treatment strategies and more research into stroke prevention.

New research to help stroke patients who can’t swallow

A simple function that most of us take for granted – swallowing – is the focus of University of Adelaide research which could help thousands of stroke sufferers around the world.

Women smokers more at risk than male smokers

A major new study has revealed that women smokers could be more at risk of heart disease than their male counterparts.

Blood pressure checks

Australians should have their blood pressure checked whenever they see their GP, says an international expert who spoke at the National Heart Foundation of Australias Conference in Melbourne.

Study suggests review of stroke, heart attack risks

A new diagnostic tool may help better predict the risk of stroke and heart attack in men over 70 years of age.

B-Vitamins reduce post-stroke depression

People who have suffered a stroke and who regularly take vitamins are less likely to develop depression.

World-Class Stroke Care In Australia

Clinical outcomes and safety for stroke patients after thrombolysis in Australia are similar to those worldwide.

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