AAP - 13-11-2014

A discovery linking mutations in a single gene to lower cholesterol and a reduced risk of heart disease offers new directions for treatment drugs. Rare mutations

AAP - 05-11-2014

A new study has illustrated drawbacks to eating red meat, with new research pointing to the build up of hard fat on the walls of arteries. Red

AAP - 24-10-2014

Australian surgeons have successfully transplanted hearts that had stopped beating for 20 minutes into heart failure patients. In a world first, Australian surgeons

AAP - 21-10-2014

Viagra's active ingredient improved the heart performance of patients in trials while having no adverse effect on blood pressure. Viagra

AAP - 13-10-2014

Australians need to be made aware of their risks of getting a blood clot and the dangers that can follow, say medical experts. Blood clots kill

AAP - 25-09-2014

A sensor implanted in patients with serious heart conditions does away with clinic visits, with the doctor able to monitor them even when they are at home.

HealthTimes - 28-08-2014

Cardiovascular disease kills an estimated 17.3 million people worldwide each year including over 45,000 Australians. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease include smoking,