Heart Disease

A Victorian study has found elite male rowers are seven times more likely to develop atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder associated with increased risk of stroke.

After three successful organ transplants, the Stolkers say they've been given a new lease on life. Now they're campaigning for more Australians to become donors.

While many people aim for 10,000 steps a day, new research finds 7,000 daily steps can provide meaningful health improvements and may be a more "realistic" goal. 

Maningrida has the highest rate of rheumatic heart disease in the world, with an imminent shortage of a drug crucial to treating the condition currently in short supply.

Malcolm Harris had only just learnt CPR when he used it to save a man's life in the 1980s. Four decades later, during a routine trip to the car wash, the 82-year-old retiree was the one who needed saving. 

Joshua Maxwell was told his open-heart surgery had to be done within 90 days at Westmead Hospital. He waited 200 days, and says the lack of a direct apology from the health minister is "disappointing".

A South Australian woman who feared she might not make it while waiting for heart surgery has been told her life-saving procedure has been scheduled for next week.

Joshua Maxwell was told his open-heart surgery had to be done within 90 days. He thought he was going to die as the wait extended beyond 200 days.

West Australian farmer Nigel Norwood suffered a cardiac arrest while holidaying at a remote beach. His calm and quick-thinking family made sure he survived. 

A clinical trial by NSW Ambulance has saved lives by bringing a machine that's usually only available in hospital to the scene if people are having a cardiac arrest.

Kevin Whitby was driving home from a regular gym session, listening to a radio interview on sudden cardiac death. Fifteen minutes later, he had a heart attack. With the interview ringing in his ears, he went straight to hospital and was soon having life-saving surgery. 

After decades living with congenital heart disease, Richelle Murray says she's "living proof" that organ donation can change lives.

The CSIRO says the average Australian's diet is likely to get worse within five years, hurting our health and the taxpayers' purse. So what is standing in the way of better eating?

A new study by Australian researchers finds that the risk of cardiovascular disease increases with higher temperatures, and the burden could double by 2050 if extreme heat continues.

A New South Wales man with heart failure lived with the artificial heart for over 100 days while waiting to be matched with a heart donor.

Paul Boon considered himself generally fit and healthy before his first heart attack this year. The 54-year-old was enjoying the waves on his e-foil board when he felt intense pressure in his chest.

We've created a quiz aimed at testing your knowledge about the biggest health issues facing Aussie males. Give it a try and find out how you can improve your health.

Elizabeth Calleja from the Heart Foundation says walking has numerous health benefits and it can reduce the risk of heart diseases. 

Is alcohol in moderation better for your health than none? Or is that a myth? We decant the latest evidence and what it tells us about the effects of a daily tipple.

It's the season for parties and celebrating the end of another year, but having a few too many drinks can come with downsides. Some hangover symptoms might even be a sign of a serious heart condition.