This article is based on an overview of risk factors for heart disease outlined by Heart Foundation medical director Dr Boyd Swinburn at a recent women's healthy heart conference in New Zealand.
Coronary artery bypass surgery is an effective treatment for angina, and narrowing of the arteries. It may be recommended following a heart attack. This article details the operation and follow-up care.
Heart failure is a serious illness which requires good management. This article outlines the recommended treatments.
Heart attacks are a leading cause of death. This article looks at how heart attacks are treated and what measures can be taken to prevent them.
