Clinic opens to fill ‘gender gap’ in cardiac care The uniquely female service focuses on making stress echo tests more accessible and comfortable, and GPs can now refer patients.
Digital cardiac rehab almost halves hospital readmissions: Study Patients who utilise online programs after a heart attack can significantly reduce their risk of cardio-related rehospitalisation, according new Australian research.
Healthcare services for heart failure patients underutilised: Research A new study suggests half a million Australians with heart failure are missing out on optimal care, presenting an ‘opportunity’ for GPs.
Australia needs a modern approach to assessing heart attack risk CT scanning of the heart has changed the way coronary artery disease risk can be assessed, writes cardiologist Professor Girish Dwivedi.
Discussing contraception with young women at risk of CVD Pregnancy can increase mortality and morbidity in women with heart disease.
Global testing rates for world’s greatest killer fall 64% during the pandemic Nearly 18 million people died from cardiovascular disease over the past 12 months, around nine times as many as COVID. Due to the testing drop, experts predict that will only get worse.
Closing gaps in monitoring heart health Two large-scale studies have highlighted how surveillance of heart conditions can be boosted in general practice, aiding in prevention and management.