Associate Professor Monique Watts, Cardiologist at The Alfred Hospital, Victoria. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death among women in Australia and a significant cause of premature death being the single biggest killer of women aged 45-84. Despite this, most women are unaware of their risk. A large portion of women will have silent
All the terminology surrounding heart incidences can get so confusing. For instance, what is the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack? Heart attacks are caused by a blockage that stops blood flow to the heart. A cardiac arrest is caused when the heart’s electrical system malfunctions. In cardiac arrest, death results when
Angina and heart attacks can often present with similar symptoms, but they differ significantly in their causes and implications. Understanding these differences is crucial for timely and appropriate medical intervention. What is angina? Angina is a condition that causes chest pain or discomfort and when the heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. This
Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Janelle Oliver-Droomer, gives a great guide for recovery and returning to exercise post experiencing a heart attack. One of the most important things you can do following a heart attack is to gradually start with some light exercise. Following an initial recovery period as instructed by your physician, exercise can aid recovery. Research has
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How can you support staff who have experienced a heart event or heart surgery return to work.
We are so excited to introduce our Heart Health Club Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr Miranda Say. Dr Say recently hosted our “Tea with the Experts” Webinar discussing how improving heart health can help protect our memory and other thinking abilities as we age. You can watch the recording below. Dr Say has a special interest in the role