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Paramedics play a critical role in STEMI management

Accumulating evidence supports reduction in delays to primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) through paramedic triage and early activation of the catheterisation laboratory.

Eat apples for a healthy heart

An apple a day keeps the doctor away – and researchers at The University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Department of Agriculture and Food are closer to understanding exactly why.

New information on Varenicline inconclusive: NPS

Uncertainty remains despite new research published this month linking a smoking-cessation medicine to an increased risk of heart attacks, according to NPS.

Heart attack patients make wrong call

One in five people with heart attack warning signs would call their GP, a helpline or hospital rather than calling Triple Zero (000), according to new research released by the National Heart Foundation of Australia.

Heart disease still the leading cause of death in Australia

The leading cause of death in Australia in 2009 was heart disease, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

New resource for patients with Chronic Heart Failure

New information to help sufferers of Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) is now available for cardiologists, GPs, practice nurses and allied health professionals.

Cardiovascular disease: Australian facts 2011

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes the most deaths in Australia and is our most costly disease, but some improvements have been identified...

'Electrical' heart project to save lives

While there is a good chance of a patient surviving a heart attack, sufferers may die days, weeks or months later because of damage to the heart muscle.

Time for action on heart attack treatment times

New research released today has highlighted the critical need for people experiencing heart attack warning signs to call an ambulance and get treatment fast.

Cardiovascular research

The University of Technology, Sydney and Curtin University will combine research strengths in a newly configured Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care.

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