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Even if you already have heart, stroke or vascular disease, you may be able to reduce the severity of your condition by modifying your lifestyle, for example by improving your diet and not smoking. It is important that you seek appropriate medical advice to help manage your condition and follow this advice closely.
Reviewed July 2008
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Who is Heart Support - Australia?
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Heart Support - Australia
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HSA provides, in collaboration with medical practitioners, allied health professionals and community organisations, an organised approach to the enhancement of quality of life for the more than 2 million Australians and their families affected by cardiovascular disease and heart conditions.
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Heart attack overview
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myDr
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A heart attack means the blood supply to part of the heart muscle has become blocked. Early treatment can reduce damage to the muscle.
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Jul 2006
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Information for patients and their families
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Heart Support - Australia
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HSA has trained Lay Counsellors who have all experienced the trauma associated with having a heart condition; either as a patient, a spouse/partner, or as a parent of a child.
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Clinical service organisation for heart failure
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) are often admitted to hospital as an emergency. The authors looked at 16 clinical trials that tested different ways of organising the care of CHF patients after they leave hospital. Only one of these trials wa...
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Jan 2005
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Exercise based rehabilitation for heart failure
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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People with heart failure experience breathlessness and restricted activities of daily living because of their restricted heart capacity. This can reduce their amount of exercise, which can further reduce fitness, making their symptoms worse. The review...
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May 2004
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Heart attack - Albie's story
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Albie has experienced two heart attacks. His first occurred in his 60s and led to his retirement from a stressful job. Tell me about your first heart attack.
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Dec 2003
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Palliative care for non-malignant disease? (Editorial)
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Australian Prescriber
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The Minister for Health and Ageing recently announced $4.5 million of Commonwealth funding for palliative care programs in Australia. Importantly, these funds and the programs they support are not constrained within the traditional boundaries of palliation for patients with terminal malignant disease.
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Oct 2003
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Cardiac rehabilitation
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New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
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This guideline summarises the most up to date New Zealand and overseas evidence applying to coronary bypass and angioplasty patients and makes recommendations for health professionals working in cardiac rehabilitation, primary care providers and health information services.
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Aug 2002
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| Title: |
Exercise-based rehabilitation for coronary heart disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Regular exercise or exercise with education and psychological support can reduce the likelihood of dying from heart disease.Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common forms of heart disease. It affects the heart by restricting or blocking th...
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| Date: |
Nov 2000
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| Title: |
Heart health and cardiac rehabilitation
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
Information on risk factors for coronary heart disease, cardiac rehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation services.
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Apr 2000
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