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Heart Disease
Every
12 mins
one Australian dies from Cardiovascular Disease
It’s the leading cause
of death
worldwide
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of research time
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30-year-old heart transplant recipient’s journey to the 2024 Tour de Brisbane
A Perth father who received a heart transplant three years ago is preparing to take part in the 2024 Tour de Brisbane. Read more about his journey and support his ride here.
Hundreds of thousands of Australians have a heart arrhythmia, but what are heart arrhythmias? Click here to find out more.
It’s estimated that around 110,000 Australians live with heart failure, but what exactly is heart failure? Click here to learn more about it.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia. But what exactly is it? In this blog we shed some light on what heart disease is and the most common types.
About the Cardiovascular Molecular and Therapeutics Translational Research Group
The Cardiovascular Molecular and Therapeutics Translational Research Group aims to increase understanding of molecular mechanisms of advanced heart failure in order to discover new medicines to treat and improve quality of life for patients with this condition.
Our risk of heart disease can be reduced through a number of lifestyle factors including maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise and eating a healthy diet.
Denise drives donations for cause close to her heart
In 2023, Denise will participate in her second Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane. She’ll take on the ride for the second time to support transplant research.
Over Thirty Lives Saved Due To Transplant Revolution
The Prince Charles Hospital’s Critical Care Research Group is revolutionising the way donated organs are transported, addressing one of the major challenges facing the transplant field.
Echocardiography is used to identify a range of heart conditions including those to do with how the heart and its valves function. Learn more.