WA team treat heart disease with cancer therapy
07 August, 2020The team of doctors used stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy to treat a patient with a life-threatening arrhythmia known as ventricular tachycardia.
Access opens for minimally invasive heart treatment
02 July, 2020Australians living with symptoms of severe aortic stenosis will now have access to a minimally invasive heart treatment that was previously reserved for only the sickest patients.
Cancer patients miss out on vital heart care
24 June, 2020A University of Newcastle study has revealed that heart patients with a history of cancer are less likely to receive the heart medications they need.
Digital solution holds hope for atrial fibrillation outcomes
24 June, 2020A research project underway in western Sydney could see marked improvements for patients with atrial fibrillation.
Transplant success with heart-in-a-box method
18 June, 2020A new heart transplant method means that a donated heart can now be transported and preserved for longer than previously possible.
Clot buster holds hope for treating COVID-19
10 June, 2020An Australian-developed anti-clotting drug could treat one of the most devastating, life-threatening complications of COVID-19 — microscopic blood clots.
Concern for Australians missing vital GP visits
22 May, 2020Tens of thousands of Australians with chronic diseases are putting themselves at risk by missing vital visits to their GP.
Monash device may reduce risk of artery-widening procedure
31 January, 2020Researchers from Monash University are developing a device to safely and effectively treat the most common cardiovascular disease: atherosclerosis, or narrowing of the arteries.
Heart Foundation highlights smoke haze health risks
09 January, 2020The Heart Foundation is urging those with conditions such as heart failure, and those aged 65 years and over, to be aware of the risks to their health and the need to protect themselves.
Cardiologists express concern over study complication data
20 December, 2019 by David O鈥橠onnell* and Daniel Cehic**Unlike the Ganesan study, published in Internal Medicine Journal, GenesisCare cardiologists have found marked variation in complication rates for cardiac device implantation.
Public vs private: similar safety outcomes for heart procedures
18 December, 2019Public and private hospitals have similar safety outcomes for pacemaker and defibrillator implant surgeries, according to a comparative study.
Call to lower Australian LDL-C targets
15 November, 2019The release of new European guidelines on dyslipidaemias has called Australia’s LDL-C targets into question.
No need to wait for chest pain diagnosis
10 September, 2019 by Lauren DavisAssessment times for patients presenting with chest pains can be safely reduced, easing pressure on often overcrowded emergency departments.
Non-physician care reduces heart disease and stroke risk
04 September, 2019In the 'Hope 4' trial, care was led by non-physician health workers using a computer tablet to help decision-making, working closely with physicians.
Giving new meaning to heartburn
07 June, 2019A man's chest caught on fire during emergency heart surgery after a dry surgical pack ignited.
